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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.91, 1,596.07 and 333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.91, 1,596.07 and 333.49 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.91 : 1,596.07 = 333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.91/1,596.07 = 333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.91x = 1,596.07 × 333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.91x = 532,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,273.38/1,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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