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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.80, 1,591.24 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.80, 1,591.24 and 330.36 is: 495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.80 : 1,591.24 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.80/1,591.24 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.80x = 1,591.24 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.80x = 525,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,682.05/1,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.55

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