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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.63, 1,591.47 and 540.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.63, 1,591.47 and 540.99 is: 810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.63 : 1,591.47 = 540.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.63/1,591.47 = 540.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.63x = 1,591.47 × 540.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.63x = 860,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,969.36/1,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.22

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