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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.10, 1,593.15 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.10, 1,593.15 and 331.74 is: 497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.10 : 1,593.15 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.10/1,593.15 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.10x = 1,593.15 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.10x = 528,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,512.20/1,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.61

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