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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.82, 1,466.67 and 597.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.82, 1,466.67 and 597.07 is: 823.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.82 : 1,466.67 = 597.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.82/1,466.67 = 597.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.82x = 1,466.67 × 597.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.82x = 875,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,704.66/1,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.94

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