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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.40, 1,590.60 and 736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.40, 1,590.60 and 736.40 is: 1,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.40 : 1,590.60 = 736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.40/1,590.60 = 736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.40x = 1,590.60 × 736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.40x = 1,171,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,317.84/1,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.60

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