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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.18, 1,590.18 and 512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.18, 1,590.18 and 512.02 is: 767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.18 : 1,590.18 = 512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.18/1,590.18 = 512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.18x = 1,590.18 × 512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.18x = 814,203.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,203.96/1,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.99

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