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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.40, 1,467.44 and 597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.40, 1,467.44 and 597.64 is: 824.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.40 : 1,467.44 = 597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.40/1,467.44 = 597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.40x = 1,467.44 × 597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.40x = 877,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,000.84/1,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.71

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