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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.20, 1,595.28 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.20, 1,595.28 and 632 is: 949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.20 : 1,595.28 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.20/1,595.28 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.20x = 1,595.28 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.20x = 1,008,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,216.96/1,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.18

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