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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.62, 1,591.24 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.62, 1,591.24 and 475.80 is: 713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.62 : 1,591.24 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.62/1,591.24 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.62x = 1,591.24 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.62x = 757,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,106.62/1,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.83

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