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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.44, 1,463.36 and 588.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.44, 1,463.36 and 588.33 is: 811.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.44 : 1,463.36 = 588.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.44/1,463.36 = 588.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.44x = 1,463.36 × 588.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.44x = 860,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,938.59/1,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.87

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