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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.81, 1,470.88 and 593.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.81, 1,470.88 and 593.70 is: 819.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.81 : 1,470.88 = 593.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.81/1,470.88 = 593.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.81x = 1,470.88 × 593.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.81x = 873,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,254.10/1,065.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.34

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