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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.56, 1,590.94 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.56, 1,590.94 and 330.02 is: 495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.56 : 1,590.94 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.56/1,590.94 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.56x = 1,590.94 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.56x = 525,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,042.02/1,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.06

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