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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.96, 1,593.84 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.96, 1,593.84 and 332.32 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.96 : 1,593.84 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.96/1,593.84 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.96x = 1,593.84 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.96x = 529,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,664.91/1,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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