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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.44, 1,594.08 and 576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.44, 1,594.08 and 576.36 is: 863.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.44 : 1,594.08 = 576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.44/1,594.08 = 576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.44x = 1,594.08 × 576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.44x = 918,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,763.95/1,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.95

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