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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.17, 1,463.02 and 588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.17, 1,463.02 and 588.06 is: 811.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.17 : 1,463.02 = 588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.17/1,463.02 = 588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.17x = 1,463.02 × 588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.17x = 860,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,343.54/1,060.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.51

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