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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.74, 1,592.88 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.74, 1,592.88 and 331.32 is: 497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.74 : 1,592.88 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.74/1,592.88 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.74x = 1,592.88 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.74x = 527,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,753.00/1,061.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.06

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