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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.90, 1,590.70 and 475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.90, 1,590.70 and 475.58 is: 713.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.90 : 1,590.70 = 475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.90/1,590.70 = 475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.90x = 1,590.70 × 475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.90x = 756,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,505.11/1,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.08

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