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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.38, 1,466.08 and 596.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.38, 1,466.08 and 596.62 is: 823.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.38 : 1,466.08 = 596.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.38/1,466.08 = 596.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.38x = 1,466.08 × 596.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.38x = 874,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,692.65/1,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.33

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