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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.11, 1,590.48 and 511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.11, 1,590.48 and 511.99 is: 768.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.11 : 1,590.48 = 511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.11/1,590.48 = 511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.11x = 1,590.48 × 511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.11x = 814,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,305.88/1,060.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.13

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