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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.44, 1,597.19 and 1,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.44, 1,597.19 and 1,005.94 is: 1,512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.44 : 1,597.19 = 1,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.44/1,597.19 = 1,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.44x = 1,597.19 × 1,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.44x = 1,606,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,687.26/1,062.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.26

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