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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.80, 1,591.68 and 573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.80, 1,591.68 and 573.76 is: 860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.80 : 1,591.68 = 573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.80/1,591.68 = 573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.80x = 1,591.68 × 573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.80x = 913,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,242.32/1,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.90

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