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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.17, 1,590.62 and 475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.17, 1,590.62 and 475.12 is: 712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.17 : 1,590.62 = 475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.17/1,590.62 = 475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.17x = 1,590.62 × 475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.17x = 755,735.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,735.37/1,060.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.84

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