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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.94, 1,592.44 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.94, 1,592.44 and 575.04 is: 863.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.94 : 1,592.44 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.94/1,592.44 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.94x = 1,592.44 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.94x = 915,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,716.70/1,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.12

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