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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.02, 1,462.68 and 587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.02, 1,462.68 and 587.88 is: 811.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.02 : 1,462.68 = 587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.02/1,462.68 = 587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.02x = 1,462.68 × 587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.02x = 859,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,880.32/1,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.19

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