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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.36, 1,592.18 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.36, 1,592.18 and 331.01 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.36 : 1,592.18 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.36/1,592.18 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.36x = 1,592.18 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.36x = 527,017.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,017.89/1,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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