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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.04, 1,592.78 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.04, 1,592.78 and 331.60 is: 497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.04 : 1,592.78 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.04/1,592.78 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.04x = 1,592.78 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.04x = 528,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,165.85/1,062.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.31

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