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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.63, 1,592.66 and 331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.63, 1,592.66 and 331.17 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.63 : 1,592.66 = 331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.63/1,592.66 = 331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.63x = 1,592.66 × 331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.63x = 527,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,439.56/1,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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