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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.98, 1,466.87 and 590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.98, 1,466.87 and 590.84 is: 815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.98 : 1,466.87 = 590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.98/1,466.87 = 590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.98x = 1,466.87 × 590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.98x = 866,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,690.62/1,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.34

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