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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.44, 1,596.89 and 925.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.44, 1,596.89 and 925.11 is: 1,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.44 : 1,596.89 = 925.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.44/1,596.89 = 925.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.44x = 1,596.89 × 925.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.44x = 1,477,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,294.28/1,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.10

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