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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.76, 1,593.73 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.76, 1,593.73 and 322.14 is: 483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.76 : 1,593.73 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.76/1,593.73 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.76x = 1,593.73 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.76x = 513,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,402.57/1,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.08

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