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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.02, 1,593.12 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.02, 1,593.12 and 331.59 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.02 : 1,593.12 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.02/1,593.12 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.02x = 1,593.12 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.02x = 528,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,268.01/1,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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