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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.82, 1,592.73 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.82, 1,592.73 and 600.03 is: 900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.82 : 1,592.73 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.82/1,592.73 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.82x = 1,592.73 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.82x = 955,685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,685.78/1,061.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.05

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