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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.01, 1,590.56 and 753.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.01, 1,590.56 and 753.83 is: 1,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.01 : 1,590.56 = 753.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.01/1,590.56 = 753.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.01x = 1,590.56 × 753.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.01x = 1,199,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,000.12/1,060.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.13

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