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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.05, 1,466.96 and 597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.05, 1,466.96 and 597.30 is: 824.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.05 : 1,466.96 = 597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.05/1,466.96 = 597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.05x = 1,466.96 × 597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.05x = 876,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,212.22/1,063.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.24

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