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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.70, 1,595.62 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.70, 1,595.62 and 333.30 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.70 : 1,595.62 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.70/1,595.62 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.70x = 1,595.62 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.70x = 531,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,820.15/1,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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