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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.35, 1,595.12 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.35, 1,595.12 and 283.34 is: 425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.35 : 1,595.12 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.35/1,595.12 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.35x = 1,595.12 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.35x = 451,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,963.87/1,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.04

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