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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.83, 1,594.72 and 575.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.83, 1,594.72 and 575.31 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.83 : 1,594.72 = 575.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.83/1,594.72 = 575.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.83x = 1,594.72 × 575.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.83x = 917,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,458.36/1,062.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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