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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.80, 1,592.74 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.80, 1,592.74 and 331.36 is: 497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.80 : 1,592.74 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.80/1,592.74 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.80x = 1,592.74 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.80x = 527,770.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,770.33/1,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.05

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