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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.78, 1,467.99 and 598.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.78, 1,467.99 and 598.06 is: 825.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.78 : 1,467.99 = 598.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.78/1,467.99 = 598.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.78x = 1,467.99 × 598.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.78x = 877,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,946.10/1,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.31

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