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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.30, 1,593.35 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.30, 1,593.35 and 331.48 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.30 : 1,593.35 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.30/1,593.35 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.30x = 1,593.35 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.30x = 528,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,163.66/1,062.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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