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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.93, 1,590.84 and 714.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.93, 1,590.84 and 714.25 is: 1,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.93 : 1,590.84 = 714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.93/1,590.84 = 714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.93x = 1,590.84 × 714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.93x = 1,136,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,257.47/1,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.00

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