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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.05, 1,593.03 and 932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.05, 1,593.03 and 932.74 is: 1,397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.05 : 1,593.03 = 932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.05/1,593.03 = 932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.05x = 1,593.03 × 932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.05x = 1,485,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,882.32/1,063.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.76

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