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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.41, 1,468.89 and 598.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.41, 1,468.89 and 598.63 is: 826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.41 : 1,468.89 = 598.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.41/1,468.89 = 598.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.41x = 1,468.89 × 598.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.41x = 879,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,321.62/1,064.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.11

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