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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.70, 1,468.05 and 598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.70, 1,468.05 and 598.04 is: 825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.70 : 1,468.05 = 598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.70/1,468.05 = 598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.70x = 1,468.05 × 598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.70x = 877,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,956.29/1,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.38

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