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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.21, 1,472.61 and 595.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.21, 1,472.61 and 595.05 is: 821.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.21 : 1,472.61 = 595.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.21/1,472.61 = 595.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.21x = 1,472.61 × 595.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.21x = 876,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,278.77/1,067.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.09

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