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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.38, 1,468.98 and 598.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.38, 1,468.98 and 598.63 is: 826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.38 : 1,468.98 = 598.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.38/1,468.98 = 598.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.38x = 1,468.98 × 598.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.38x = 879,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,375.50/1,064.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.19

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