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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.67, 1,466.49 and 596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.67, 1,466.49 and 596.92 is: 823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.67 : 1,466.49 = 596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.67/1,466.49 = 596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.67x = 1,466.49 × 596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.67x = 875,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,377.21/1,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.75

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