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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.14, 1,468.65 and 598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.14, 1,468.65 and 598.48 is: 825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.14 : 1,468.65 = 598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.14/1,468.65 = 598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.14x = 1,468.65 × 598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.14x = 878,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,957.65/1,064.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.98

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