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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.26, 1,467.18 and 597.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.26, 1,467.18 and 597.42 is: 824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.26 : 1,467.18 = 597.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.26/1,467.18 = 597.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.26x = 1,467.18 × 597.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.26x = 876,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,522.68/1,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.37

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