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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.92, 1,594.94 and 405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.92, 1,594.94 and 405.24 is: 608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.92 : 1,594.94 = 405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.92/1,594.94 = 405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.92x = 1,594.94 × 405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.92x = 646,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,331.46/1,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.07

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