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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.85, 1,595.77 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.85, 1,595.77 and 333.48 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.85 : 1,595.77 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.85/1,595.77 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.85x = 1,595.77 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.85x = 532,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,157.80/1,063.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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