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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.31, 1,590.37 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.31, 1,590.37 and 329.81 is: 494.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.31 : 1,590.37 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.31/1,590.37 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.31x = 1,590.37 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.31x = 524,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,523.08/1,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.69

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