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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.13, 1,467.12 and 597.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.13, 1,467.12 and 597.38 is: 824.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.13 : 1,467.12 = 597.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.13/1,467.12 = 597.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.13x = 1,467.12 × 597.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.13x = 876,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,420.81/1,063.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.38

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