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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.49, 1,590.91 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.49, 1,590.91 and 329.90 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.49 : 1,590.91 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.49/1,590.91 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.49x = 1,590.91 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.49x = 524,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,841.21/1,060.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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