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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.70, 1,595.54 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.70, 1,595.54 and 294.20 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.70 : 1,595.54 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.70/1,595.54 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.70x = 1,595.54 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.70x = 469,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,398.42/1,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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