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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.14, 1,467.15 and 597.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.14, 1,467.15 and 597.39 is: 824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.14 : 1,467.15 = 597.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.14/1,467.15 = 597.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.14x = 1,467.15 × 597.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.14x = 876,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,460.74/1,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.41

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