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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.15, 1,462.98 and 588.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.15, 1,462.98 and 588.01 is: 811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.15 : 1,462.98 = 588.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.15/1,462.98 = 588.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.15x = 1,462.98 × 588.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.15x = 860,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,246.87/1,060.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.44

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