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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.70, 1,593.42 and 404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.70, 1,593.42 and 404.63 is: 606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.70 : 1,593.42 = 404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.70/1,593.42 = 404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.70x = 1,593.42 × 404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.70x = 644,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,741.31/1,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.70

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