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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.94, 1,466.88 and 590.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.94, 1,466.88 and 590.86 is: 815.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.94 : 1,466.88 = 590.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.94/1,466.88 = 590.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.94x = 1,466.88 × 590.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.94x = 866,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,720.72/1,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.40

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