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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.99, 1,592.79 and 715.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.99, 1,592.79 and 715.05 is: 1,071.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.99 : 1,592.79 = 715.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.99/1,592.79 = 715.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.99x = 1,592.79 × 715.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.99x = 1,138,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,924.49/1,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.43

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