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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.12, 1,465.68 and 596.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.12, 1,465.68 and 596.37 is: 822.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.12 : 1,465.68 = 596.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.12/1,465.68 = 596.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.12x = 1,465.68 × 596.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.12x = 874,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,087.58/1,062.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.96

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