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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.69, 1,467.84 and 591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.69, 1,467.84 and 591.56 is: 816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.69 : 1,467.84 = 591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.69/1,467.84 = 591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.69x = 1,467.84 × 591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.69x = 868,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,312.49/1,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.32

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