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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.67, 1,595.41 and 333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.67, 1,595.41 and 333.19 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.67 : 1,595.41 = 333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.67/1,595.41 = 333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.67x = 1,595.41 × 333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.67x = 531,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,569.84/1,063.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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