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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.22, 1,594.72 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.22, 1,594.72 and 283.24 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.22 : 1,594.72 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.22/1,594.72 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.22x = 1,594.72 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.22x = 451,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,680.52/1,063.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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