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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.02, 1,591.30 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.02, 1,591.30 and 330.40 is: 495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.02 : 1,591.30 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.02/1,591.30 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.02x = 1,591.30 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.02x = 525,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,765.52/1,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.53

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