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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.36, 1,590.86 and 626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.36, 1,590.86 and 626.60 is: 940.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.36 : 1,590.86 = 626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.36/1,590.86 = 626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.36x = 1,590.86 × 626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.36x = 996,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,832.88/1,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.09

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