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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.22, 1,590.54 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.22, 1,590.54 and 329.84 is: 494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.22 : 1,590.54 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.22/1,590.54 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.22x = 1,590.54 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.22x = 524,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,623.71/1,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.83

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