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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.67, 1,594.08 and 332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.67, 1,594.08 and 332.23 is: 498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.67 : 1,594.08 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.67/1,594.08 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.67x = 1,594.08 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.67x = 529,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,595.72/1,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.36

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