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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.70, 1,466.50 and 596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.70, 1,466.50 and 596.94 is: 823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.70 : 1,466.50 = 596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.70/1,466.50 = 596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.70x = 1,466.50 × 596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.70x = 875,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,412.51/1,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.76

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