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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.54, 1,463.67 and 594.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.54, 1,463.67 and 594.70 is: 820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.54 : 1,463.67 = 594.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.54/1,463.67 = 594.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.54x = 1,463.67 × 594.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.54x = 870,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,444.55/1,060.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.76

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