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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.04, 1,462.92 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.04, 1,462.92 and 594.30 is: 820.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.04 : 1,462.92 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.04/1,462.92 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.04x = 1,462.92 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.04x = 869,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,413.36/1,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.17

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