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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.20, 1,592 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.20, 1,592 and 330.72 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.20 : 1,592 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.20/1,592 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.20x = 1,592 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.20x = 526,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,506.24/1,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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