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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.02, 1,590.04 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.02, 1,590.04 and 290.52 is: 435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.02 : 1,590.04 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.02/1,590.04 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.02x = 1,590.04 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.02x = 461,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,938.42/1,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.78

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