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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.32, 1,593.79 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.32, 1,593.79 and 331.94 is: 498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.32 : 1,593.79 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.32/1,593.79 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.32x = 1,593.79 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.32x = 529,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,045.81/1,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.01

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