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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.72, 1,467.92 and 591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.72, 1,467.92 and 591.62 is: 816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.72 : 1,467.92 = 591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.72/1,467.92 = 591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.72x = 1,467.92 × 591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.72x = 868,447.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,447.03/1,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.42

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