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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.71, 1,591.17 and 280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.71, 1,591.17 and 280.71 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.71 : 1,591.17 = 280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.71/1,591.17 = 280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.71x = 1,591.17 × 280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.71x = 446,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,657.33/1,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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