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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.98, 1,595.98 and 333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.98, 1,595.98 and 333.50 is: 500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.98 : 1,595.98 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.98/1,595.98 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.98x = 1,595.98 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.98x = 532,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,259.33/1,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.25

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