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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060, 1,592.50 and 675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060, 1,592.50 and 675.52 is: 1,014.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060 : 1,592.50 = 675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060/1,592.50 = 675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060x = 1,592.50 × 675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060x = 1,075,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,765.60/1,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.87

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