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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.89, 1,467.79 and 598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.89, 1,467.79 and 598.14 is: 825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.89 : 1,467.79 = 598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.89/1,467.79 = 598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.89x = 1,467.79 × 598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.89x = 877,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,942.42/1,063.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.22

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