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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.77, 1,592.97 and 331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.77, 1,592.97 and 331.45 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.77 : 1,592.97 = 331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.77/1,592.97 = 331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.77x = 1,592.97 × 331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.77x = 527,989.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,989.91/1,061.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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