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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.08, 1,593.59 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.08, 1,593.59 and 574.56 is: 862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.08 : 1,593.59 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.08/1,593.59 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.08x = 1,593.59 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.08x = 915,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,613.07/1,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.09

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