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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.37, 1,591.16 and 573.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.37, 1,591.16 and 573.41 is: 860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.37 : 1,591.16 = 573.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.37/1,591.16 = 573.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.37x = 1,591.16 × 573.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.37x = 912,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,387.06/1,060.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.44

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