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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.59, 1,595.36 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.59, 1,595.36 and 333.15 is: 499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.59 : 1,595.36 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.59/1,595.36 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.59x = 1,595.36 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.59x = 531,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,492.52/1,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.72

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