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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.52, 1,474.56 and 596.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.52, 1,474.56 and 596.41 is: 823.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.52 : 1,474.56 = 596.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.52/1,474.56 = 596.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.52x = 1,474.56 × 596.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.52x = 879,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,442.33/1,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.05

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