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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.08, 1,590.44 and 1,013.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.08, 1,590.44 and 1,013.51 is: 1,522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.08 : 1,590.44 = 1,013.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.08/1,590.44 = 1,013.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.08x = 1,590.44 × 1,013.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.08x = 1,611,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,925.75/1,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.01

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