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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.57, 1,467.71 and 591.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.57, 1,467.71 and 591.49 is: 816.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.57 : 1,467.71 = 591.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.57/1,467.71 = 591.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.57x = 1,467.71 × 591.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.57x = 868,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,136.88/1,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.25

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