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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.23, 1,592.08 and 330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.23, 1,592.08 and 330.87 is: 496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.23 : 1,592.08 = 330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.23/1,592.08 = 330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.23x = 1,592.08 × 330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.23x = 526,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,771.51/1,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.38

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