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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.29, 1,593.89 and 575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.29, 1,593.89 and 575.69 is: 863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.29 : 1,593.89 = 575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.29/1,593.89 = 575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.29x = 1,593.89 × 575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.29x = 917,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,575.69/1,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.78

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