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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.08, 1,587.34 and 814.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.08, 1,587.34 and 814.11 is: 1,219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.08 : 1,587.34 = 814.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.08/1,587.34 = 814.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.08x = 1,587.34 × 814.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.08x = 1,292,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,269.37/1,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.03

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