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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.87, 1,594.04 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.87, 1,594.04 and 332.07 is: 498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.87 : 1,594.04 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.87/1,594.04 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.87x = 1,594.04 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.87x = 529,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,331.20/1,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.02

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