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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.25, 1,465.84 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.25, 1,465.84 and 590.16 is: 814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.25 : 1,465.84 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.25/1,465.84 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.25x = 1,465.84 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.25x = 865,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,080.13/1,062.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.38

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