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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.70, 1,591.11 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.70, 1,591.11 and 330.48 is: 495.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.70 : 1,591.11 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.70/1,591.11 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.70x = 1,591.11 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.70x = 525,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,830.03/1,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.74

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