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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.35, 1,591.61 and 568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.35, 1,591.61 and 568.52 is: 850.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.35 : 1,591.61 = 568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.35/1,591.61 = 568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.35x = 1,591.61 × 568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.35x = 904,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,863.25/1,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.96

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