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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.62, 1,595.37 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.62, 1,595.37 and 294.12 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.62 : 1,595.37 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.62/1,595.37 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.62x = 1,595.37 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.62x = 469,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,230.22/1,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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