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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.34, 1,463.22 and 594.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.34, 1,463.22 and 594.59 is: 820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.34 : 1,463.22 = 594.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.34/1,463.22 = 594.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.34x = 1,463.22 × 594.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.34x = 870,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,008.66/1,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.50

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