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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.07, 1,588.80 and 768.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.07, 1,588.80 and 768.57 is: 1,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.07 : 1,588.80 = 768.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.07/1,588.80 = 768.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.07x = 1,588.80 × 768.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.07x = 1,221,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,113.26/1,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.91

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