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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.49, 1,594.44 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.49, 1,594.44 and 332.64 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.49 : 1,594.44 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.49/1,594.44 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.49x = 1,594.44 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.49x = 530,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,374.52/1,063.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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