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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.64, 1,592.36 and 331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.64, 1,592.36 and 331.19 is: 496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.64 : 1,592.36 = 331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.64/1,592.36 = 331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.64x = 1,592.36 × 331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.64x = 527,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,371.30/1,061.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.75

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