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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.24, 1,590.47 and 567.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.24, 1,590.47 and 567.59 is: 850.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.24 : 1,590.47 = 567.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.24/1,590.47 = 567.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.24x = 1,590.47 × 567.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.24x = 902,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,732.03/1,061.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.64

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