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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.59, 1,463.64 and 594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.59, 1,463.64 and 594.84 is: 820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.59 : 1,463.64 = 594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.59/1,463.64 = 594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.59x = 1,463.64 × 594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.59x = 870,639.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,639.89/1,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.90

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