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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.34, 1,463.28 and 588.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.34, 1,463.28 and 588.23 is: 811.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.34 : 1,463.28 = 588.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.34/1,463.28 = 588.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.34x = 1,463.28 × 588.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.34x = 860,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,735.67/1,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.75

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