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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.70, 1,592.60 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.70, 1,592.60 and 331.30 is: 496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.70 : 1,592.60 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.70/1,592.60 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.70x = 1,592.60 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.70x = 527,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,628.38/1,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.97

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