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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.52, 1,471.84 and 594.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.52, 1,471.84 and 594.38 is: 820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.52 : 1,471.84 = 594.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.52/1,471.84 = 594.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.52x = 1,471.84 × 594.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.52x = 874,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,834.45/1,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.27

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