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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.08, 1,593.28 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.08, 1,593.28 and 331.60 is: 497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.08 : 1,593.28 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.08/1,593.28 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.08x = 1,593.28 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.08x = 528,331.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,331.65/1,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.45

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