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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.56, 1,592.28 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.56, 1,592.28 and 331.08 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.56 : 1,592.28 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.56/1,592.28 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.56x = 1,592.28 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.56x = 527,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,172.06/1,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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