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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.38, 1,591.44 and 907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.38, 1,591.44 and 907.28 is: 1,361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.38 : 1,591.44 = 907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.38/1,591.44 = 907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.38x = 1,591.44 × 907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.38x = 1,443,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,881.68/1,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.66

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