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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.86, 1,593.72 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.86, 1,593.72 and 332.24 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.86 : 1,593.72 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.86/1,593.72 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.86x = 1,593.72 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.86x = 529,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,489.56/1,062.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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