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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.94, 1,471.02 and 593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.94, 1,471.02 and 593.80 is: 819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.94 : 1,471.02 = 593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.94/1,471.02 = 593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.94x = 1,471.02 × 593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.94x = 873,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,491.68/1,065.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.46

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