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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.02, 1,593.64 and 477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.02, 1,593.64 and 477.40 is: 716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.02 : 1,593.64 = 477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.02/1,593.64 = 477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.02x = 1,593.64 × 477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.02x = 760,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,803.74/1,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.37

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