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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.56, 1,590.72 and 475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.56, 1,590.72 and 475.59 is: 713.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.56 : 1,590.72 = 475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.56/1,590.72 = 475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.56x = 1,590.72 × 475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.56x = 756,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,530.52/1,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.33

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