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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.63, 1,593.44 and 395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.63, 1,593.44 and 395.06 is: 592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.63 : 1,593.44 = 395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.63/1,593.44 = 395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.63x = 1,593.44 × 395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.63x = 629,502.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,502.43/1,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.40

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