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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.25, 1,590.51 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.25, 1,590.51 and 290.75 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.25 : 1,590.51 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.25/1,590.51 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.25x = 1,590.51 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.25x = 462,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,440.78/1,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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