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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.53, 1,593.70 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.53, 1,593.70 and 332.03 is: 498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.53 : 1,593.70 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.53/1,593.70 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.53x = 1,593.70 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.53x = 529,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,156.21/1,062.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.02

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