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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.47, 1,466.12 and 590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.47, 1,466.12 and 590.30 is: 814.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.47 : 1,466.12 = 590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.47/1,466.12 = 590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.47x = 1,466.12 × 590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.47x = 865,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,455.21/1,062.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.57

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