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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.10, 1,593.54 and 937.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.10, 1,593.54 and 937.98 is: 1,408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.10 : 1,593.54 = 937.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.10/1,593.54 = 937.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.10x = 1,593.54 × 937.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.10x = 1,494,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,708.65/1,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.64

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