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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.40, 1,591.92 and 330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.40, 1,591.92 and 330.87 is: 496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.40 : 1,591.92 = 330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.40/1,591.92 = 330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.40x = 1,591.92 × 330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.40x = 526,718.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,718.57/1,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.25

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