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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.71, 1,471.92 and 594.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.71, 1,471.92 and 594.55 is: 820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.71 : 1,471.92 = 594.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.71/1,471.92 = 594.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.71x = 1,471.92 × 594.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.71x = 875,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,133.18/1,066.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.40

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