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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.98, 1,595.70 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.98, 1,595.70 and 717.12 is: 1,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.98 : 1,595.70 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.98/1,595.70 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.98x = 1,595.70 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.98x = 1,144,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,308.38/1,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.50

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