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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.06, 1,590.78 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.06, 1,590.78 and 482.94 is: 724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.06 : 1,590.78 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.06/1,590.78 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.06x = 1,590.78 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.06x = 768,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,251.29/1,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.72

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