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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.75, 1,466.72 and 597.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.75, 1,466.72 and 597.15 is: 824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.75 : 1,466.72 = 597.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.75/1,466.72 = 597.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.75x = 1,466.72 × 597.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.75x = 875,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,848.86/1,062.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.13

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