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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.92, 1,468.29 and 598.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.92, 1,468.29 and 598.17 is: 825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.92 : 1,468.29 = 598.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.92/1,468.29 = 598.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.92x = 1,468.29 × 598.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.92x = 878,287.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,287.03/1,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.52

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