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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.43, 1,590.69 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.43, 1,590.69 and 329.91 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.43 : 1,590.69 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.43/1,590.69 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.43x = 1,590.69 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.43x = 524,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,784.54/1,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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