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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.31, 1,465.95 and 590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.31, 1,465.95 and 590.20 is: 814.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.31 : 1,465.95 = 590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.31/1,465.95 = 590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.31x = 1,465.95 × 590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.31x = 865,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,203.69/1,062.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.45

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