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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.98, 1,473.78 and 595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.98, 1,473.78 and 595.87 is: 822.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.98 : 1,473.78 = 595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.98/1,473.78 = 595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.98x = 1,473.78 × 595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.98x = 878,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,181.99/1,067.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.29

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