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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.83, 1,594.29 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.83, 1,594.29 and 332.42 is: 498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.83 : 1,594.29 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.83/1,594.29 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.83x = 1,594.29 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.83x = 529,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,965.91/1,062.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.64

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