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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.35, 1,593.53 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.35, 1,593.53 and 331.93 is: 497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.35 : 1,593.53 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.35/1,593.53 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.35x = 1,593.53 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.35x = 528,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,931.62/1,062.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.89

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