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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.16, 1,468.44 and 598.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.16, 1,468.44 and 598.38 is: 825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.16 : 1,468.44 = 598.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.16/1,468.44 = 598.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.16x = 1,468.44 × 598.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.16x = 878,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,685.13/1,064.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.71

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