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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.98, 1,595.95 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.98, 1,595.95 and 294.48 is: 441.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.98 : 1,595.95 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.98/1,595.95 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.98x = 1,595.95 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.98x = 469,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,974.62/1,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.71

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