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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.98, 1,595.01 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.98, 1,595.01 and 379.82 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.98 : 1,595.01 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.98/1,595.01 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.98x = 1,595.01 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.98x = 605,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,816.70/1,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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