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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.81, 1,591.16 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.81, 1,591.16 and 330.33 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.81 : 1,591.16 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.81/1,591.16 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.81x = 1,591.16 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.81x = 525,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,603.71/1,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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