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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.03, 1,464.29 and 588.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.03, 1,464.29 and 588.97 is: 812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.03 : 1,464.29 = 588.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.03/1,464.29 = 588.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.03x = 1,464.29 × 588.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.03x = 862,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,422.88/1,061.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.82

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