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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.84, 1,470.86 and 593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.84, 1,470.86 and 593.74 is: 819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.84 : 1,470.86 = 593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.84/1,470.86 = 593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.84x = 1,470.86 × 593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.84x = 873,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,308.42/1,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.36

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