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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.32, 1,463.20 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.32, 1,463.20 and 594.48 is: 820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.32 : 1,463.20 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.32/1,463.20 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.32x = 1,463.20 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.32x = 869,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,843.14/1,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.36

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