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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.66, 1,592.69 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.66, 1,592.69 and 331.04 is: 496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.66 : 1,592.69 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.66/1,592.69 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.66x = 1,592.69 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.66x = 527,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,234.48/1,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.62

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