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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.72, 1,590.56 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.72, 1,590.56 and 627.76 is: 941.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.72 : 1,590.56 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.72/1,590.56 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.72x = 1,590.56 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.72x = 998,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,489.95/1,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.33

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