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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.63, 1,592.97 and 541.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.63, 1,592.97 and 541.99 is: 811.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.63 : 1,592.97 = 541.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.63/1,592.97 = 541.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.63x = 1,592.97 × 541.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.63x = 863,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,373.81/1,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.72

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