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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.93, 1,593.07 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.93, 1,593.07 and 403.86 is: 605.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.93 : 1,593.07 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.93/1,593.07 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.93x = 1,593.07 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.93x = 643,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,375.90/1,061.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.86

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