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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.78, 1,592.64 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.78, 1,592.64 and 331.25 is: 496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.78 : 1,592.64 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.78/1,592.64 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.78x = 1,592.64 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.78x = 527,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,554.04/1,061.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.86

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