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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.06, 1,464.34 and 588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.06, 1,464.34 and 588.98 is: 812.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.06 : 1,464.34 = 588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.06/1,464.34 = 588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.06x = 1,464.34 × 588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.06x = 862,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,466.97/1,061.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.84

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