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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.22, 1,591.62 and 575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.22, 1,591.62 and 575.50 is: 862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.22 : 1,591.62 = 575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.22/1,591.62 = 575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.22x = 1,591.62 × 575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.22x = 915,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,977.31/1,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.32

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