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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.84, 1,590.02 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.84, 1,590.02 and 573.04 is: 858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.84 : 1,590.02 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.84/1,590.02 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.84x = 1,590.02 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.84x = 911,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,134.25/1,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.88

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