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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.80, 1,590.64 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.80, 1,590.64 and 330.44 is: 495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.80 : 1,590.64 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.80/1,590.64 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.80x = 1,590.64 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.80x = 525,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,611.08/1,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.49

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