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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.86, 1,468.11 and 598.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.86, 1,468.11 and 598.11 is: 825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.86 : 1,468.11 = 598.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.86/1,468.11 = 598.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.86x = 1,468.11 × 598.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.86x = 878,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,093.52/1,063.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.38

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