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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.37, 1,467.45 and 591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.37, 1,467.45 and 591.26 is: 815.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.37 : 1,467.45 = 591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.37/1,467.45 = 591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.37x = 1,467.45 × 591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.37x = 867,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,637.15/1,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.93

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