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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.68, 1,588.80 and 1,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.68, 1,588.80 and 1,024 is: 1,533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.68 : 1,588.80 = 1,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.68/1,588.80 = 1,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.68x = 1,588.80 × 1,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.68x = 1,626,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,931.20/1,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.86

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