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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.65, 1,466.42 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.65, 1,466.42 and 590.58 is: 814.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.65 : 1,466.42 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.65/1,466.42 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.65x = 1,466.42 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.65x = 866,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,035.37/1,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.98

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