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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.07, 1,468.41 and 598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.07, 1,468.41 and 598.32 is: 825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.07 : 1,468.41 = 598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.07/1,468.41 = 598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.07x = 1,468.41 × 598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.07x = 878,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,579.07/1,064.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.68

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