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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.90, 1,466.76 and 590.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.90, 1,466.76 and 590.83 is: 815.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.90 : 1,466.76 = 590.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.90/1,466.76 = 590.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.90x = 1,466.76 × 590.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.90x = 866,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,605.81/1,062.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.32

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