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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.40, 1,472.92 and 595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.40, 1,472.92 and 595.24 is: 821.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.40 : 1,472.92 = 595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.40/1,472.92 = 595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.40x = 1,472.92 × 595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.40x = 876,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,740.90/1,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.38

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