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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.22, 1,590.12 and 574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.22, 1,590.12 and 574.50 is: 860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.22 : 1,590.12 = 574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.22/1,590.12 = 574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.22x = 1,590.12 × 574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.22x = 913,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,523.94/1,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.82

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