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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.97, 1,595.96 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.97, 1,595.96 and 333.61 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.97 : 1,595.96 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.97/1,595.96 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.97x = 1,595.96 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.97x = 532,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,419.82/1,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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