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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.17, 1,467.03 and 591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.17, 1,467.03 and 591.03 is: 815.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.17 : 1,467.03 = 591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.17/1,467.03 = 591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.17x = 1,467.03 × 591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.17x = 867,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,058.74/1,063.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.54

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