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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.40, 1,589.38 and 669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.40, 1,589.38 and 669.44 is: 1,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.40 : 1,589.38 = 669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.40/1,589.38 = 669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.40x = 1,589.38 × 669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.40x = 1,063,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,994.55/1,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.39

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