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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.48, 1,588.29 and 670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.48, 1,588.29 and 670.47 is: 1,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.48 : 1,588.29 = 670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.48/1,588.29 = 670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.48x = 1,588.29 × 670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.48x = 1,064,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,900.80/1,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.17

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