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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.04, 1,466.92 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.04, 1,466.92 and 597.36 is: 824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.04 : 1,466.92 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.04/1,466.92 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.04x = 1,466.92 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.04x = 876,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,279.33/1,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.31

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