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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.80, 1,594.28 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.80, 1,594.28 and 282.80 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.80 : 1,594.28 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.80/1,594.28 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.80x = 1,594.28 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.80x = 450,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,862.38/1,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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