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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.08, 1,462.91 and 587.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.08, 1,462.91 and 587.94 is: 811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.08 : 1,462.91 = 587.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.08/1,462.91 = 587.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.08x = 1,462.91 × 587.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.08x = 860,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,094.88/1,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.35

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