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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.53, 1,463.50 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.53, 1,463.50 and 588.48 is: 812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.53 : 1,463.50 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.53/1,463.50 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.53x = 1,463.50 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.53x = 861,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,240.48/1,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.08

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