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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.65, 1,463.55 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.65, 1,463.55 and 588.48 is: 812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.65 : 1,463.55 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.65/1,463.55 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.65x = 1,463.55 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.65x = 861,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,269.90/1,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.02

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