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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.71, 1,594.20 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.71, 1,594.20 and 332.33 is: 498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.71 : 1,594.20 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.71/1,594.20 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.71x = 1,594.20 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.71x = 529,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,800.49/1,062.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.54

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