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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.13, 1,465.74 and 596.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.13, 1,465.74 and 596.38 is: 823.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.13 : 1,465.74 = 596.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.13/1,465.74 = 596.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.13x = 1,465.74 × 596.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.13x = 874,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,138.02/1,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.00

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