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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.81, 1,467.89 and 597.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.81, 1,467.89 and 597.97 is: 825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.81 : 1,467.89 = 597.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.81/1,467.89 = 597.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.81x = 1,467.89 × 597.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.81x = 877,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,746.84/1,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.10

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