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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.38, 1,467.46 and 597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.38, 1,467.46 and 597.62 is: 824.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.38 : 1,467.46 = 597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.38/1,467.46 = 597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.38x = 1,467.46 × 597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.38x = 876,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,983.45/1,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.71

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