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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.56, 1,588.08 and 573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.56, 1,588.08 and 573.84 is: 859.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.56 : 1,588.08 = 573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.56/1,588.08 = 573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.56x = 1,588.08 × 573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.56x = 911,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,303.83/1,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.27

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