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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.49, 1,595.24 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.49, 1,595.24 and 333.68 is: 500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.49 : 1,595.24 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.49/1,595.24 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.49x = 1,595.24 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.49x = 532,298.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,298.01/1,063.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.52

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