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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.01, 1,590.36 and 512.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.01, 1,590.36 and 512.05 is: 768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.01 : 1,590.36 = 512.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.01/1,590.36 = 512.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.01x = 1,590.36 × 512.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.01x = 814,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,343.84/1,060.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.24

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