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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.58, 1,593.82 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.58, 1,593.82 and 282.58 is: 423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.58 : 1,593.82 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.58/1,593.82 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.58x = 1,593.82 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.58x = 450,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,381.66/1,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.86

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