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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.11, 1,590.71 and 801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.11, 1,590.71 and 801.69 is: 1,202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.11 : 1,590.71 = 801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.11/1,590.71 = 801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.11x = 1,590.71 × 801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.11x = 1,275,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,246.33/1,060.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.94

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