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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.61, 1,593.50 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.61, 1,593.50 and 322.06 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.61 : 1,593.50 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.61/1,593.50 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.61x = 1,593.50 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.61x = 513,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,202.61/1,062.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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