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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.47, 1,595.25 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.47, 1,595.25 and 333.03 is: 499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.47 : 1,595.25 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.47/1,595.25 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.47x = 1,595.25 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.47x = 531,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,266.11/1,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.56

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