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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.37, 1,463.11 and 594.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.37, 1,463.11 and 594.62 is: 820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.37 : 1,463.11 = 594.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.37/1,463.11 = 594.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.37x = 1,463.11 × 594.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.37x = 869,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,985.67/1,060.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.46

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