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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.27, 1,593.72 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.27, 1,593.72 and 331.95 is: 498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.27 : 1,593.72 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.27/1,593.72 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.27x = 1,593.72 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.27x = 529,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,035.35/1,062.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.02

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