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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.95, 1,473.74 and 595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.95, 1,473.74 and 595.86 is: 822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.95 : 1,473.74 = 595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.95/1,473.74 = 595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.95x = 1,473.74 × 595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.95x = 878,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,142.72/1,067.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.27

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