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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.87, 1,468.11 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.87, 1,468.11 and 591.76 is: 816.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.87 : 1,468.11 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.87/1,468.11 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.87x = 1,468.11 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.87x = 868,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,773.36/1,063.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.62

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