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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.04, 1,593.26 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.04, 1,593.26 and 331.44 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.04 : 1,593.26 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.04/1,593.26 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.04x = 1,593.26 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.04x = 528,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,070.09/1,062.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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