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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.07, 1,465.70 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.07, 1,465.70 and 590.04 is: 814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.07 : 1,465.70 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.07/1,465.70 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.07x = 1,465.70 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.07x = 864,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,818.68/1,062.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.28

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