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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.32, 1,592.25 and 330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.32, 1,592.25 and 330.90 is: 496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.32 : 1,592.25 = 330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.32/1,592.25 = 330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.32x = 1,592.25 × 330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.32x = 526,875.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,875.53/1,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.43

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