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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.89, 1,592.82 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.89, 1,592.82 and 331.47 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.89 : 1,592.82 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.89/1,592.82 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.89x = 1,592.82 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.89x = 527,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,972.05/1,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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