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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.32, 1,463.25 and 594.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.32, 1,463.25 and 594.57 is: 820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.32 : 1,463.25 = 594.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.32/1,463.25 = 594.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.32x = 1,463.25 × 594.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.32x = 870,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,004.55/1,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.51

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