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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.15, 1,467.16 and 591.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.15, 1,467.16 and 591.10 is: 815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.15 : 1,467.16 = 591.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.15/1,467.16 = 591.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.15x = 1,467.16 × 591.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.15x = 867,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,236.46/1,063.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.72

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