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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.59, 1,595.34 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.59, 1,595.34 and 294.09 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.59 : 1,595.34 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.59/1,595.34 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.59x = 1,595.34 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.59x = 469,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,173.54/1,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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