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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.60, 1,587.96 and 799.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.60, 1,587.96 and 799.81 is: 1,197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.60 : 1,587.96 = 799.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.60/1,587.96 = 799.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.60x = 1,587.96 × 799.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.60x = 1,270,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,066.29/1,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.50

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