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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.19, 1,594.76 and 579.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.19, 1,594.76 and 579.32 is: 868.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.19 : 1,594.76 = 579.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.19/1,594.76 = 579.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.19x = 1,594.76 × 579.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.19x = 923,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,869.84/1,063.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.96

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