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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063, 1,466.94 and 597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063, 1,466.94 and 597.25 is: 824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063 : 1,466.94 = 597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063/1,466.94 = 597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063x = 1,466.94 × 597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063x = 876,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,129.92/1,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.21

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