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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.11, 1,467.09 and 591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.11, 1,467.09 and 591 is: 815.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.11 : 1,467.09 = 591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.11/1,467.09 = 591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.11x = 1,467.09 × 591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.11x = 867,050.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,050.19/1,063.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.58

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