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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.72, 1,594.08 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.72, 1,594.08 and 293.22 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.72 : 1,594.08 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.72/1,594.08 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.72x = 1,594.08 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.72x = 467,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,416.14/1,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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