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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.10, 1,463.05 and 588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.10, 1,463.05 and 588.03 is: 811.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.10 : 1,463.05 = 588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.10/1,463.05 = 588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.10x = 1,463.05 × 588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.10x = 860,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,317.29/1,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.54

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