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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.79, 1,593.66 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.79, 1,593.66 and 332.36 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.79 : 1,593.66 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.79/1,593.66 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.79x = 1,593.66 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.79x = 529,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,668.84/1,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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