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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.29, 1,593.05 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.29, 1,593.05 and 331.62 is: 497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.29 : 1,593.05 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.29/1,593.05 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.29x = 1,593.05 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.29x = 528,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,285.58/1,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.31

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