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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.70, 1,592.55 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.70, 1,592.55 and 331.35 is: 497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.70 : 1,592.55 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.70/1,592.55 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.70x = 1,592.55 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.70x = 527,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,691.44/1,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.03

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