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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.89, 1,595.73 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.89, 1,595.73 and 333.44 is: 500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.89 : 1,595.73 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.89/1,595.73 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.89x = 1,595.73 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.89x = 532,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,079.47/1,063.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.13

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