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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.10, 1,590.25 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.10, 1,590.25 and 329.48 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.10 : 1,590.25 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.10/1,590.25 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.10x = 1,590.25 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.10x = 523,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,955.57/1,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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