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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.66, 1,474.64 and 596.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.66, 1,474.64 and 596.46 is: 823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.66 : 1,474.64 = 596.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.66/1,474.64 = 596.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.66x = 1,474.64 × 596.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.66x = 879,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,568.56/1,068.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.06

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