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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.92, 1,479.24 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.92, 1,479.24 and 593.44 is: 818.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.92 : 1,479.24 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.92/1,479.24 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.92x = 1,479.24 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.92x = 877,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,840.19/1,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.94

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