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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.19, 1,593.29 and 331.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.19, 1,593.29 and 331.78 is: 497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.19 : 1,593.29 = 331.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.19/1,593.29 = 331.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.19x = 1,593.29 × 331.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.19x = 528,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,621.76/1,062.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.67

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