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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.19, 1,593.28 and 506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.19, 1,593.28 and 506.94 is: 760.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.19 : 1,593.28 = 506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.19/1,593.28 = 506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.19x = 1,593.28 × 506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.19x = 807,698.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,698.63/1,062.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.41

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