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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.18, 1,589.97 and 669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.18, 1,589.97 and 669.60 is: 1,004.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.18 : 1,589.97 = 669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.18/1,589.97 = 669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.18x = 1,589.97 × 669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.18x = 1,064,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,643.91/1,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.21

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