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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.89, 1,466.74 and 590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.89, 1,466.74 and 590.82 is: 815.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.89 : 1,466.74 = 590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.89/1,466.74 = 590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.89x = 1,466.74 × 590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.89x = 866,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,572.35/1,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.30

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