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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.58, 1,594.16 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.58, 1,594.16 and 577.04 is: 864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.58 : 1,594.16 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.58/1,594.16 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.58x = 1,594.16 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.58x = 919,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,891.20/1,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.90

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