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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.36, 1,593.72 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.36, 1,593.72 and 332.16 is: 498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.36 : 1,593.72 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.36/1,593.72 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.36x = 1,593.72 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.36x = 529,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,370.04/1,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.30

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