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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.68, 1,466.46 and 596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.68, 1,466.46 and 596.92 is: 823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.68 : 1,466.46 = 596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.68/1,466.46 = 596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.68x = 1,466.46 × 596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.68x = 875,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,359.30/1,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.73

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