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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.39, 1,463.31 and 594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.39, 1,463.31 and 594.64 is: 820.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.39 : 1,463.31 = 594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.39/1,463.31 = 594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.39x = 1,463.31 × 594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.39x = 870,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,142.66/1,060.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.59

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