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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.36, 1,472.85 and 595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.36, 1,472.85 and 595.13 is: 821.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.36 : 1,472.85 = 595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.36/1,472.85 = 595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.36x = 1,472.85 × 595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.36x = 876,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,529.86/1,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.22

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