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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.40, 1,586.66 and 753.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.40, 1,586.66 and 753.01 is: 1,126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.40 : 1,586.66 = 753.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.40/1,586.66 = 753.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.40x = 1,586.66 × 753.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.40x = 1,194,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,763.11/1,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.71

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