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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.17, 1,594.95 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.17, 1,594.95 and 332.64 is: 499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.17 : 1,594.95 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.17/1,594.95 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.17x = 1,594.95 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.17x = 530,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,544.17/1,063.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.02

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