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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.77, 1,595.65 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.77, 1,595.65 and 283.77 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.77 : 1,595.65 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.77/1,595.65 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.77x = 1,595.65 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.77x = 452,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,797.60/1,063.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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