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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.15, 1,592.32 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.15, 1,592.32 and 403.66 is: 605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.15 : 1,592.32 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.15/1,592.32 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.15x = 1,592.32 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.15x = 642,753.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,753.87/1,062.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.14

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