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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.28, 1,467.28 and 597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.28, 1,467.28 and 597.52 is: 824.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.28 : 1,467.28 = 597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.28/1,467.28 = 597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.28x = 1,467.28 × 597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.28x = 876,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,729.15/1,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.55

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