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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.53, 1,595.33 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.53, 1,595.33 and 294.03 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.53 : 1,595.33 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.53/1,595.33 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.53x = 1,595.33 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.53x = 469,073.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,073.41/1,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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