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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.60, 1,590.45 and 512.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.60, 1,590.45 and 512.95 is: 769.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.60 : 1,590.45 = 512.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.60/1,590.45 = 512.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.60x = 1,590.45 × 512.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.60x = 815,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,821.33/1,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.21

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