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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.16, 1,594.73 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.16, 1,594.73 and 332.79 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.16 : 1,594.73 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.16/1,594.73 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.16x = 1,594.73 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.16x = 530,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,710.20/1,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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