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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.60, 1,467.72 and 591.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.60, 1,467.72 and 591.47 is: 816.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.60 : 1,467.72 = 591.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.60/1,467.72 = 591.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.60x = 1,467.72 × 591.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.60x = 868,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,110.51/1,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.20

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