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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.20, 1,474.10 and 589.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.20, 1,474.10 and 589.65 is: 813.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.20 : 1,474.10 = 589.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.20/1,474.10 = 589.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.20x = 1,474.10 × 589.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.20x = 869,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,196.80/1,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.70

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