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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.41, 1,471.55 and 594.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.41, 1,471.55 and 594.22 is: 819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.41 : 1,471.55 = 594.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.41/1,471.55 = 594.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.41x = 1,471.55 × 594.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.41x = 874,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,424.44/1,066.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.97

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