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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.25, 1,590.63 and 329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.25, 1,590.63 and 329.78 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.25 : 1,590.63 = 329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.25/1,590.63 = 329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.25x = 1,590.63 × 329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.25x = 524,557.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,557.96/1,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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