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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.58, 1,463.60 and 594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.58, 1,463.60 and 594.84 is: 820.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.58 : 1,463.60 = 594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.58/1,463.60 = 594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.58x = 1,463.60 × 594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.58x = 870,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,607.82/1,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.88

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