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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.07, 1,593.15 and 568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.07, 1,593.15 and 568.27 is: 852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.07 : 1,593.15 = 568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.07/1,593.15 = 568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.07x = 1,593.15 × 568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.07x = 905,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,339.35/1,062.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.43

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