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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.08, 1,590.66 and 773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.08, 1,590.66 and 773.88 is: 1,161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.08 : 1,590.66 = 773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.08/1,590.66 = 773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.08x = 1,590.66 × 773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.08x = 1,230,979.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,979.96/1,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.21

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