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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060, 1,590.24 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060, 1,590.24 and 376 is: 564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060 : 1,590.24 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060/1,590.24 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060x = 1,590.24 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060x = 597,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,930.24/1,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.09

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