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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.16, 1,462.88 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.16, 1,462.88 and 588 is: 811.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.16 : 1,462.88 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.16/1,462.88 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.16x = 1,462.88 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.16x = 860,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,173.44/1,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.36

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