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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.59, 1,470.43 and 593.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.59, 1,470.43 and 593.45 is: 818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.59 : 1,470.43 = 593.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.59/1,470.43 = 593.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.59x = 1,470.43 × 593.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.59x = 872,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,626.68/1,065.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.91

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