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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.60, 1,473.28 and 595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.60, 1,473.28 and 595.49 is: 821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.60 : 1,473.28 = 595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.60/1,473.28 = 595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.60x = 1,473.28 × 595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.60x = 877,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,314.65/1,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.76

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