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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.47, 1,589.89 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.47, 1,589.89 and 482.94 is: 724.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.47 : 1,589.89 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.47/1,589.89 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.47x = 1,589.89 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.47x = 767,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,821.48/1,060.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.04

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