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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.15, 1,471.32 and 594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.15, 1,471.32 and 594.10 is: 819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.15 : 1,471.32 = 594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.15/1,471.32 = 594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.15x = 1,471.32 × 594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.15x = 874,111.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,111.21/1,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.88

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