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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.06, 1,591.49 and 330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.06, 1,591.49 and 330.56 is: 495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.06 : 1,591.49 = 330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.06/1,591.49 = 330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.06x = 1,591.49 × 330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.06x = 526,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,087.74/1,061.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.82

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