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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.76, 1,593.96 and 293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.76, 1,593.96 and 293.26 is: 439.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.76 : 1,593.96 = 293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.76/1,593.96 = 293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.76x = 1,593.96 × 293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.76x = 467,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,444.71/1,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.84

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