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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.62, 1,593.36 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.62, 1,593.36 and 628.08 is: 943.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.62 : 1,593.36 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.62/1,593.36 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.62x = 1,593.36 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.62x = 1,000,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,757.55/1,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.56

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