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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.01, 1,591.49 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.01, 1,591.49 and 320.60 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.01 : 1,591.49 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.01/1,591.49 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.01x = 1,591.49 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.01x = 510,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,231.69/1,061.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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