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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.01, 1,592.78 and 651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.01, 1,592.78 and 651.27 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.01 : 1,592.78 = 651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.01/1,592.78 = 651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.01x = 1,592.78 × 651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.01x = 1,037,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,332.55/1,063.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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