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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.84, 1,592.66 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.84, 1,592.66 and 331.54 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.84 : 1,592.66 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.84/1,592.66 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.84x = 1,592.66 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.84x = 528,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,027.34/1,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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