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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.92, 1,468.22 and 591.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.92, 1,468.22 and 591.85 is: 816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.92 : 1,468.22 = 591.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.92/1,468.22 = 591.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.92x = 1,468.22 × 591.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.92x = 868,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,966.01/1,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.76

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