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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.26, 1,594.87 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.26, 1,594.87 and 332.82 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.26 : 1,594.87 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.26/1,594.87 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.26x = 1,594.87 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.26x = 530,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,804.63/1,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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