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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.03, 1,462.83 and 594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.03, 1,462.83 and 594.28 is: 820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.03 : 1,462.83 = 594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.03/1,462.83 = 594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.03x = 1,462.83 × 594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.03x = 869,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,330.61/1,060.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.10

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