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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.73, 1,592.58 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.73, 1,592.58 and 331.29 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.73 : 1,592.58 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.73/1,592.58 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.73x = 1,592.58 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.73x = 527,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,605.83/1,061.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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