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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.86, 1,595.96 and 333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.86, 1,595.96 and 333.50 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.86 : 1,595.96 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.86/1,595.96 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.86x = 1,595.96 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.86x = 532,252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,252.66/1,063.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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