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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.47, 1,467.68 and 591.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.47, 1,467.68 and 591.42 is: 816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.47 : 1,467.68 = 591.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.47/1,467.68 = 591.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.47x = 1,467.68 × 591.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.47x = 868,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,012.35/1,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.21

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