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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.38, 1,466.10 and 596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.38, 1,466.10 and 596.64 is: 823.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.38 : 1,466.10 = 596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.38/1,466.10 = 596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.38x = 1,466.10 × 596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.38x = 874,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,733.90/1,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.37

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