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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.43, 1,594.96 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.43, 1,594.96 and 293.75 is: 440.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.43 : 1,594.96 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.43/1,594.96 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.43x = 1,594.96 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.43x = 468,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,519.50/1,063.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.57

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