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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.32, 1,463.26 and 594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.32, 1,463.26 and 594.56 is: 820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.32 : 1,463.26 = 594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.32/1,463.26 = 594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.32x = 1,463.26 × 594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.32x = 869,995.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,995.87/1,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.50

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