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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.99, 1,597.48 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.99, 1,597.48 and 544.36 is: 817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.99 : 1,597.48 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.99/1,597.48 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.99x = 1,597.48 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.99x = 869,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,608.69/1,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.31

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