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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062, 1,593.23 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062, 1,593.23 and 331.52 is: 497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062 : 1,593.23 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062/1,593.23 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062x = 1,593.23 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062x = 528,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,177.99/1,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.34

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