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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.16, 1,591.56 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.16, 1,591.56 and 330.62 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.16 : 1,591.56 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.16/1,591.56 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.16x = 1,591.56 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.16x = 526,201.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,201.57/1,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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