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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.56, 1,593.84 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.56, 1,593.84 and 293.04 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.56 : 1,593.84 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.56/1,593.84 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.56x = 1,593.84 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.56x = 467,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,058.87/1,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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