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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.90, 1,463.97 and 588.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.90, 1,463.97 and 588.67 is: 812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.90 : 1,463.97 = 588.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.90/1,463.97 = 588.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.90x = 1,463.97 × 588.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.90x = 861,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,793.77/1,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.33

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