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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.55, 1,471.82 and 594.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.55, 1,471.82 and 594.43 is: 820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.55 : 1,471.82 = 594.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.55/1,471.82 = 594.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.55x = 1,471.82 × 594.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.55x = 874,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,887.31/1,066.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.30

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