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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.92, 1,595.87 and 333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.92, 1,595.87 and 333.49 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.92 : 1,595.87 = 333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.92/1,595.87 = 333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.92x = 1,595.87 × 333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.92x = 532,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,206.69/1,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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