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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.97, 1,594.18 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.97, 1,594.18 and 332.17 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.97 : 1,594.18 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.97/1,594.18 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.97x = 1,594.18 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.97x = 529,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,529.14/1,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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