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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.59, 1,463.54 and 594.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.59, 1,463.54 and 594.75 is: 820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.59 : 1,463.54 = 594.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.59/1,463.54 = 594.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.59x = 1,463.54 × 594.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.59x = 870,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,437.44/1,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.71

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