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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.24, 1,586.20 and 937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.24, 1,586.20 and 937.12 is: 1,402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.24 : 1,586.20 = 937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.24/1,586.20 = 937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.24x = 1,586.20 × 937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.24x = 1,486,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,459.74/1,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.00

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