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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.88, 1,468.15 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.88, 1,468.15 and 598.28 is: 825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.88 : 1,468.15 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.88/1,468.15 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.88x = 1,468.15 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.88x = 878,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,364.78/1,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.62

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