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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.08, 1,592.13 and 575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.08, 1,592.13 and 575.18 is: 862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.08 : 1,592.13 = 575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.08/1,592.13 = 575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.08x = 1,592.13 × 575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.08x = 915,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,761.33/1,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.23

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