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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.88, 1,594.23 and 718.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.88, 1,594.23 and 718.43 is: 1,077.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.88 : 1,594.23 = 718.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.88/1,594.23 = 718.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.88x = 1,594.23 × 718.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.88x = 1,145,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,342.66/1,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.58

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