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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.30, 1,591.54 and 568.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.30, 1,591.54 and 568.47 is: 850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.30 : 1,591.54 = 568.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.30/1,591.54 = 568.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.30x = 1,591.54 × 568.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.30x = 904,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,740.79/1,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.88

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