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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.88, 1,466.90 and 597.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.88, 1,466.90 and 597.13 is: 824.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.88 : 1,466.90 = 597.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.88/1,466.90 = 597.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.88x = 1,466.90 × 597.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.88x = 875,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,930.00/1,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.11

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