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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.10, 1,590.60 and 670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.10, 1,590.60 and 670.40 is: 1,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.10 : 1,590.60 = 670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.10/1,590.60 = 670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.10x = 1,590.60 × 670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.10x = 1,066,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,338.24/1,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.88

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