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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.86, 1,463.85 and 595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.86, 1,463.85 and 595.11 is: 821.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.86 : 1,463.85 = 595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.86/1,463.85 = 595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.86x = 1,463.85 × 595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.86x = 871,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,151.77/1,060.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.18

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