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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.55, 1,589.12 and 712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.55, 1,589.12 and 712.60 is: 1,067.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.55 : 1,589.12 = 712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.55/1,589.12 = 712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.55x = 1,589.12 × 712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.55x = 1,132,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,399.38/1,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.75

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