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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.94, 1,466.80 and 584.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.94, 1,466.80 and 584.37 is: 806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.94 : 1,466.80 = 584.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.94/1,466.80 = 584.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.94x = 1,466.80 × 584.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.94x = 857,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,153.92/1,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.40

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