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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.56, 1,470.35 and 593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.56, 1,470.35 and 593.38 is: 818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.56 : 1,470.35 = 593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.56/1,470.35 = 593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.56x = 1,470.35 × 593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.56x = 872,476.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,476.28/1,065.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.80

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