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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.66, 1,590.72 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.66, 1,590.72 and 330.04 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.66 : 1,590.72 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.66/1,590.72 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.66x = 1,590.72 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.66x = 525,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,001.23/1,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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