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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.56, 1,466.32 and 590.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.56, 1,466.32 and 590.45 is: 814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.56 : 1,466.32 = 590.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.56/1,466.32 = 590.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.56x = 1,466.32 × 590.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.56x = 865,788.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,788.76/1,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.82

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