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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.65, 1,466.54 and 590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.65, 1,466.54 and 590.60 is: 815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.65 : 1,466.54 = 590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.65/1,466.54 = 590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.65x = 1,466.54 × 590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.65x = 866,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,128.24/1,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.06

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