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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.64, 1,595.04 and 543.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.64, 1,595.04 and 543.45 is: 814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.64 : 1,595.04 = 543.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.64/1,595.04 = 543.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.64x = 1,595.04 × 543.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.64x = 866,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,824.49/1,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.96

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