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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.65, 1,467.84 and 597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.65, 1,467.84 and 597.90 is: 825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.65 : 1,467.84 = 597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.65/1,467.84 = 597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.65x = 1,467.84 × 597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.65x = 877,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,621.54/1,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.10

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