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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.03, 1,466.98 and 590.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.03, 1,466.98 and 590.91 is: 815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.03 : 1,466.98 = 590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.03/1,466.98 = 590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.03x = 1,466.98 × 590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.03x = 866,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,856.09/1,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.46

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