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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.18, 1,594.43 and 624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.18, 1,594.43 and 624.42 is: 936.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.18 : 1,594.43 = 624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.18/1,594.43 = 624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.18x = 1,594.43 × 624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.18x = 995,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,593.98/1,063.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.43

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