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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.88, 1,466.73 and 584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.88, 1,466.73 and 584.30 is: 806.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.88 : 1,466.73 = 584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.88/1,466.73 = 584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.88x = 1,466.73 × 584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.88x = 857,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,014.01/1,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.31

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