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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.14, 1,592.28 and 956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.14, 1,592.28 and 956.22 is: 1,432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.14 : 1,592.28 = 956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.14/1,592.28 = 956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.14x = 1,592.28 × 956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.14x = 1,522,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,569.98/1,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.14

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