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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.10, 1,591.65 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.10, 1,591.65 and 330.68 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.10 : 1,591.65 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.10/1,591.65 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.10x = 1,591.65 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.10x = 526,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,321.85/1,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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