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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.43, 1,592.19 and 330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.43, 1,592.19 and 330.91 is: 496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.43 : 1,592.19 = 330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.43/1,592.19 = 330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.43x = 1,592.19 × 330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.43x = 526,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,871.59/1,061.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.38

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