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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.20, 1,463.07 and 594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.20, 1,463.07 and 594.45 is: 820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.20 : 1,463.07 = 594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.20/1,463.07 = 594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.20x = 1,463.07 × 594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.20x = 869,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,721.45/1,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.34

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