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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.25, 1,592.02 and 600.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.25, 1,592.02 and 600.34 is: 898.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.25 : 1,592.02 = 600.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.25/1,592.02 = 600.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.25x = 1,592.02 × 600.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.25x = 955,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,742.33/1,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.89

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