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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.48, 1,593.86 and 332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.48, 1,593.86 and 332.12 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.48 : 1,593.86 = 332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.48/1,593.86 = 332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.48x = 1,593.86 × 332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.48x = 529,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,352.78/1,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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