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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.01, 1,590.02 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.01, 1,590.02 and 539.92 is: 809.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.01 : 1,590.02 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.01/1,590.02 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.01x = 1,590.02 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.01x = 858,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,475.21/1,060.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.87

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