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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.53, 1,593.27 and 900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.53, 1,593.27 and 900.72 is: 1,349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.53 : 1,593.27 = 900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.53/1,593.27 = 900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.53x = 1,593.27 × 900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.53x = 1,435,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,090.15/1,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.36

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