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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.54, 1,466.28 and 596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.54, 1,466.28 and 596.88 is: 823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.54 : 1,466.28 = 596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.54/1,466.28 = 596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.54x = 1,466.28 × 596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.54x = 875,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,193.21/1,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.68

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