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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.74, 1,591.14 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.74, 1,591.14 and 330.33 is: 495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.74 : 1,591.14 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.74/1,591.14 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.74x = 1,591.14 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.74x = 525,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,601.28/1,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.50

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