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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.39, 1,471.51 and 594.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.39, 1,471.51 and 594.31 is: 820.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.39 : 1,471.51 = 594.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.39/1,471.51 = 594.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.39x = 1,471.51 × 594.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.39x = 874,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,533.11/1,066.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.09

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