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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.90, 1,464.00 and 588.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.90, 1,464.00 and 588.79 is: 812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.90 : 1,464.00 = 588.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.90/1,464.00 = 588.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.90x = 1,464.00 × 588.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.90x = 861,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,989.28/1,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.51

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