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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.61, 1,591.01 and 329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.61, 1,591.01 and 329.99 is: 495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.61 : 1,591.01 = 329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.61/1,591.01 = 329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.61x = 1,591.01 × 329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.61x = 525,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,007.78/1,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.01

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