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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.71, 1,590.92 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.71, 1,590.92 and 330.22 is: 495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.71 : 1,590.92 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.71/1,590.92 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.71x = 1,590.92 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.71x = 525,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,353.60/1,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.28

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