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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.47, 1,589.96 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.47, 1,589.96 and 329.66 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.47 : 1,589.96 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.47/1,589.96 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.47x = 1,589.96 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.47x = 524,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,136.62/1,060.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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