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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.05, 1,588.95 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.05, 1,588.95 and 600.03 is: 897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.05 : 1,588.95 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.05/1,588.95 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.05x = 1,588.95 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.05x = 953,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,417.67/1,062.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.72

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