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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.89, 1,473.70 and 595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.89, 1,473.70 and 595.84 is: 822.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.89 : 1,473.70 = 595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.89/1,473.70 = 595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.89x = 1,473.70 × 595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.89x = 878,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,086.43/1,067.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.26

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