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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.66, 1,593.96 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.66, 1,593.96 and 332.25 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.66 : 1,593.96 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.66/1,593.96 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.66x = 1,593.96 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.66x = 529,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,593.21/1,062.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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