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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.90, 1,596.80 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.90, 1,596.80 and 334.28 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.90 : 1,596.80 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.90/1,596.80 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.90x = 1,596.80 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.90x = 533,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,778.30/1,064.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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