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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.47, 1,467.50 and 591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.47, 1,467.50 and 591.33 is: 815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.47 : 1,467.50 = 591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.47/1,467.50 = 591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.47x = 1,467.50 × 591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.47x = 867,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,769.44/1,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.98

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