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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.19, 1,591.79 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.19, 1,591.79 and 330.75 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.19 : 1,591.79 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.19/1,591.79 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.19x = 1,591.79 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.19x = 526,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,482.89/1,061.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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