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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.79, 1,591.23 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.79, 1,591.23 and 402.60 is: 603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.79 : 1,591.23 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.79/1,591.23 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.79x = 1,591.23 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.79x = 640,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,629.20/1,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.92

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