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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.93, 1,595.45 and 870.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.93, 1,595.45 and 870.22 is: 1,306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.93 : 1,595.45 = 870.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.93/1,595.45 = 870.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.93x = 1,595.45 × 870.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.93x = 1,388,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,392.50/1,062.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.19

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