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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.94, 1,590.45 and 540.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.94, 1,590.45 and 540.65 is: 810.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.94 : 1,590.45 = 540.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.94/1,590.45 = 540.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.94x = 1,590.45 × 540.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.94x = 859,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,876.79/1,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.49

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