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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.63, 1,467.82 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.63, 1,467.82 and 591.54 is: 816.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.63 : 1,467.82 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.63/1,467.82 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.63x = 1,467.82 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.63x = 868,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,274.24/1,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.33

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