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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.32, 1,590.44 and 475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.32, 1,590.44 and 475.18 is: 712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.32 : 1,590.44 = 475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.32/1,590.44 = 475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.32x = 1,590.44 × 475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.32x = 755,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,745.28/1,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.75

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