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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.92, 1,466.76 and 597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.92, 1,466.76 and 597.08 is: 823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.92 : 1,466.76 = 597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.92/1,466.76 = 597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.92x = 1,466.76 × 597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.92x = 875,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,773.06/1,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.93

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