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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.20, 1,465.80 and 590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.20, 1,465.80 and 590.08 is: 814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.20 : 1,465.80 = 590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.20/1,465.80 = 590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.20x = 1,465.80 × 590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.20x = 864,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,939.26/1,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.29

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