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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.74, 1,593.18 and 575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.74, 1,593.18 and 575.24 is: 862.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.74 : 1,593.18 = 575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.74/1,593.18 = 575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.74x = 1,593.18 × 575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.74x = 916,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,460.86/1,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.36

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