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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.81, 1,466.70 and 590.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.81, 1,466.70 and 590.70 is: 815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.81 : 1,466.70 = 590.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.81/1,466.70 = 590.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.81x = 1,466.70 × 590.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.81x = 866,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,379.69/1,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.18

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