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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.57, 1,463.64 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.57, 1,463.64 and 588.52 is: 812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.57 : 1,463.64 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.57/1,463.64 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.57x = 1,463.64 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.57x = 861,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,371.15/1,060.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.18

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