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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.08, 1,590.30 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.08, 1,590.30 and 329.46 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.08 : 1,590.30 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.08/1,590.30 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.08x = 1,590.30 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.08x = 523,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,940.24/1,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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