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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.76, 1,595.93 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.76, 1,595.93 and 333.36 is: 500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.76 : 1,595.93 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.76/1,595.93 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.76x = 1,595.93 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.76x = 532,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,017.56/1,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.13

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