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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.26, 1,590.40 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.26, 1,590.40 and 540.16 is: 810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.26 : 1,590.40 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.26/1,590.40 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.26x = 1,590.40 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.26x = 859,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,070.46/1,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.25

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