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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.73, 1,467.92 and 591.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.73, 1,467.92 and 591.61 is: 816.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.73 : 1,467.92 = 591.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.73/1,467.92 = 591.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.73x = 1,467.92 × 591.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.73x = 868,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,436.15/1,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.41

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