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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.29, 1,593.11 and 844.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.29, 1,593.11 and 844.59 is: 1,265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.29 : 1,593.11 = 844.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.29/1,593.11 = 844.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.29x = 1,593.11 × 844.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.29x = 1,345,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,523.31/1,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.44

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