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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.87, 1,463.97 and 588.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.87, 1,463.97 and 588.79 is: 812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.87 : 1,463.97 = 588.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.87/1,463.97 = 588.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.87x = 1,463.97 × 588.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.87x = 861,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,970.90/1,060.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.51

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