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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.76, 1,592.40 and 819.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.76, 1,592.40 and 819.68 is: 1,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.76 : 1,592.40 = 819.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.76/1,592.40 = 819.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.76x = 1,592.40 × 819.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.76x = 1,305,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,258.43/1,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.02

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