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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.24, 1,593.44 and 331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.24, 1,593.44 and 331.87 is: 497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.24 : 1,593.44 = 331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.24/1,593.44 = 331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.24x = 1,593.44 × 331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.24x = 528,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,814.93/1,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.83

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