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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.84, 1,595.58 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.84, 1,595.58 and 294.34 is: 441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.84 : 1,595.58 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.84/1,595.58 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.84x = 1,595.58 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.84x = 469,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,643.02/1,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.46

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