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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.99, 1,471.03 and 593.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.99, 1,471.03 and 593.87 is: 819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.99 : 1,471.03 = 593.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.99/1,471.03 = 593.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.99x = 1,471.03 × 593.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.99x = 873,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,600.59/1,065.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.52

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