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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.18, 1,471.28 and 594.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.18, 1,471.28 and 594.05 is: 819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.18 : 1,471.28 = 594.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.18/1,471.28 = 594.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.18x = 1,471.28 × 594.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.18x = 874,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,015.37/1,066.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.76

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