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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.62, 1,590.92 and 1,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.62, 1,590.92 and 1,036.32 is: 1,554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.62 : 1,590.92 = 1,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.62/1,590.92 = 1,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.62x = 1,590.92 × 1,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.62x = 1,648,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,702.21/1,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.47

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