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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.68, 1,590.84 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.68, 1,590.84 and 330.36 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.68 : 1,590.84 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.68/1,590.84 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.68x = 1,590.84 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.68x = 525,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,549.90/1,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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