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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.38, 1,591.06 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.38, 1,591.06 and 475.32 is: 713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.38 : 1,591.06 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.38/1,591.06 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.38x = 1,591.06 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.38x = 756,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,261.45/1,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.20

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