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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.48, 1,590.60 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.48, 1,590.60 and 330.06 is: 495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.48 : 1,590.60 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.48/1,590.60 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.48x = 1,590.60 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.48x = 524,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,993.44/1,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.05

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