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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.06, 1,462.96 and 587.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.06, 1,462.96 and 587.98 is: 811.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.06 : 1,462.96 = 587.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.06/1,462.96 = 587.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.06x = 1,462.96 × 587.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.06x = 860,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,180.97/1,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.45

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