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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.95, 1,591.56 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.95, 1,591.56 and 330.33 is: 495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.95 : 1,591.56 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.95/1,591.56 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.95x = 1,591.56 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.95x = 525,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,740.01/1,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.54

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