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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.15, 1,467.07 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.15, 1,467.07 and 590.92 is: 815.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.15 : 1,467.07 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.15/1,467.07 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.15x = 1,467.07 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.15x = 866,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,915.86/1,063.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.42

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