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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.06, 1,592.48 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.06, 1,592.48 and 331.44 is: 496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.06 : 1,592.48 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.06/1,592.48 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.06x = 1,592.48 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.06x = 527,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,809.91/1,062.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.97

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