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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.41, 1,467.60 and 591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.41, 1,467.60 and 591.40 is: 816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.41 : 1,467.60 = 591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.41/1,467.60 = 591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.41x = 1,467.60 × 591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.41x = 867,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,932.75/1,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.18

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