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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.76, 1,595.67 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.76, 1,595.67 and 283.80 is: 425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.76 : 1,595.67 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.76/1,595.67 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.76x = 1,595.67 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.76x = 452,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,858.46/1,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.72

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