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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.15, 1,465.71 and 590.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.15, 1,465.71 and 590.07 is: 814.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.15 : 1,465.71 = 590.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.15/1,465.71 = 590.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.15x = 1,465.71 × 590.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.15x = 864,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,876.64/1,062.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.27

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