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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.14, 1,594.58 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.14, 1,594.58 and 332.79 is: 499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.14 : 1,594.58 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.14/1,594.58 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.14x = 1,594.58 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.14x = 530,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,658.61/1,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.14

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