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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.39, 1,593.54 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.39, 1,593.54 and 292.89 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.39 : 1,593.54 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.39/1,593.54 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.39x = 1,593.54 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.39x = 466,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,731.93/1,062.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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