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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.77, 1,589.62 and 731.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.77, 1,589.62 and 731.37 is: 1,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.77 : 1,589.62 = 731.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.77/1,589.62 = 731.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.77x = 1,589.62 × 731.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.77x = 1,162,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,600.38/1,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.00

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