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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.40, 1,593.05 and 331.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.40, 1,593.05 and 331.78 is: 497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.40 : 1,593.05 = 331.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.40/1,593.05 = 331.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.40x = 1,593.05 × 331.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.40x = 528,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,542.13/1,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.50

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