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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.16, 1,593.04 and 573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.16, 1,593.04 and 573.56 is: 861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.16 : 1,593.04 = 573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.16/1,593.04 = 573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.16x = 1,593.04 × 573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.16x = 913,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,704.02/1,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.85

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