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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.58, 1,473.18 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.58, 1,473.18 and 595.44 is: 821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.58 : 1,473.18 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.58/1,473.18 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.58x = 1,473.18 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.58x = 877,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,190.30/1,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.66

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