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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.80, 1,591.98 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.80, 1,591.98 and 403.32 is: 605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.80 : 1,591.98 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.80/1,591.98 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.80x = 1,591.98 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.80x = 642,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,077.37/1,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.28

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