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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.29, 1,463.20 and 588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.29, 1,463.20 and 588.26 is: 811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.29 : 1,463.20 = 588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.29/1,463.20 = 588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.29x = 1,463.20 × 588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.29x = 860,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,746.98/1,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.80

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