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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.18, 1,465.77 and 596.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.18, 1,465.77 and 596.42 is: 823.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.18 : 1,465.77 = 596.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.18/1,465.77 = 596.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.18x = 1,465.77 × 596.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.18x = 874,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,214.54/1,062.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.04

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