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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.54, 1,593.41 and 568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.54, 1,593.41 and 568.44 is: 852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.54 : 1,593.41 = 568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.54/1,593.41 = 568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.54x = 1,593.41 × 568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.54x = 905,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,755.14/1,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.44

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