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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.88, 1,473.53 and 595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.88, 1,473.53 and 595.72 is: 822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.88 : 1,473.53 = 595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.88/1,473.53 = 595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.88x = 1,473.53 × 595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.88x = 877,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,804.63/1,067.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.01

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