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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.32, 1,468.74 and 598.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.32, 1,468.74 and 598.57 is: 826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.32 : 1,468.74 = 598.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.32/1,468.74 = 598.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.32x = 1,468.74 × 598.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.32x = 879,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,143.70/1,064.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.01

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