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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.99, 1,466.88 and 590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.99, 1,466.88 and 590.88 is: 815.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.99 : 1,466.88 = 590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.99/1,466.88 = 590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.99x = 1,466.88 × 590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.99x = 866,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,745.09/1,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.38

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