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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.15, 1,595.63 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.15, 1,595.63 and 601.38 is: 902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.15 : 1,595.63 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.15/1,595.63 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.15x = 1,595.63 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.15x = 959,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,579.97/1,063.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.58

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