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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.34, 1,590.32 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.34, 1,590.32 and 290.84 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.34 : 1,590.32 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.34/1,590.32 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.34x = 1,590.32 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.34x = 462,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,528.67/1,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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