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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.50, 1,467.60 and 591.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.50, 1,467.60 and 591.38 is: 816.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.50 : 1,467.60 = 591.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.50/1,467.60 = 591.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.50x = 1,467.60 × 591.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.50x = 867,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,909.29/1,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.09

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