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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.10, 1,472.85 and 595.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.10, 1,472.85 and 595.17 is: 821.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.10 : 1,472.85 = 595.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.10/1,472.85 = 595.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.10x = 1,472.85 × 595.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.10x = 876,596.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,596.13/1,067.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.48

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