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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.70, 1,588.98 and 816.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.70, 1,588.98 and 816.03 is: 1,222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.70 : 1,588.98 = 816.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.70/1,588.98 = 816.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.70x = 1,588.98 × 816.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.70x = 1,296,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,655.35/1,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.46

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