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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.48, 1,589.91 and 819.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.48, 1,589.91 and 819.10 is: 1,228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.48 : 1,589.91 = 819.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.48/1,589.91 = 819.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.48x = 1,589.91 × 819.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.48x = 1,302,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,295.28/1,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.02

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