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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.85, 1,464.06 and 588.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.85, 1,464.06 and 588.89 is: 812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.85 : 1,464.06 = 588.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.85/1,464.06 = 588.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.85x = 1,464.06 × 588.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.85x = 862,170.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,170.29/1,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.72

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