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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.91, 1,593.74 and 831.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.91, 1,593.74 and 831.64 is: 1,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.91 : 1,593.74 = 831.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.91/1,593.74 = 831.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.91x = 1,593.74 × 831.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.91x = 1,325,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,417.93/1,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.80

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