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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.10, 1,594.08 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.10, 1,594.08 and 322.62 is: 483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.10 : 1,594.08 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.10/1,594.08 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.10x = 1,594.08 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.10x = 514,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,282.09/1,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.76

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