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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.16, 1,591.62 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.16, 1,591.62 and 330.60 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.16 : 1,591.62 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.16/1,591.62 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.16x = 1,591.62 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.16x = 526,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,189.57/1,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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