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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.48, 1,590.87 and 330.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.48, 1,590.87 and 330.11 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.48 : 1,590.87 = 330.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.48/1,590.87 = 330.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.48x = 1,590.87 × 330.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.48x = 525,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,165.25/1,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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