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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.76, 1,595.74 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.76, 1,595.74 and 333.32 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.76 : 1,595.74 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.76/1,595.74 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.76x = 1,595.74 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.76x = 531,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,892.06/1,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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