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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.16, 1,467.14 and 597.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.16, 1,467.14 and 597.41 is: 824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.16 : 1,467.14 = 597.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.16/1,467.14 = 597.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.16x = 1,467.14 × 597.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.16x = 876,473.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,473.78/1,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.41

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