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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.37, 1,592.15 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.37, 1,592.15 and 330.75 is: 496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.37 : 1,592.15 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.37/1,592.15 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.37x = 1,592.15 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.37x = 526,601.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,601.96/1,061.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.15

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