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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.11, 1,591.59 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.11, 1,591.59 and 330.63 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.11 : 1,591.59 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.11/1,591.59 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.11x = 1,591.59 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.11x = 526,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,227.40/1,061.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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