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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.81, 1,592.81 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.81, 1,592.81 and 331.38 is: 497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.81 : 1,592.81 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.81/1,592.81 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.81x = 1,592.81 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.81x = 527,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,823.72/1,061.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.10

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