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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.95, 1,591.76 and 673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.95, 1,591.76 and 673.37 is: 1,010.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.95 : 1,591.76 = 673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.95/1,591.76 = 673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.95x = 1,591.76 × 673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.95x = 1,071,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,837.16/1,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.26

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