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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.31, 1,594.95 and 926.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.31, 1,594.95 and 926.45 is: 1,389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.31 : 1,594.95 = 926.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.31/1,594.95 = 926.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.31x = 1,594.95 × 926.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.31x = 1,477,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,633.45/1,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.66

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