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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.30, 1,590.74 and 832.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.30, 1,590.74 and 832.39 is: 1,246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.30 : 1,590.74 = 832.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.30/1,590.74 = 832.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.30x = 1,590.74 × 832.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.30x = 1,324,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,120.00/1,062.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.47

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