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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.76, 1,591.20 and 649.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.76, 1,591.20 and 649.64 is: 974.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.76 : 1,591.20 = 649.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.76/1,591.20 = 649.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.76x = 1,591.20 × 649.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.76x = 1,033,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,707.17/1,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.50

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