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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.43, 1,590.06 and 906.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.43, 1,590.06 and 906.51 is: 1,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.43 : 1,590.06 = 906.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.43/1,590.06 = 906.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.43x = 1,590.06 × 906.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.43x = 1,441,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,405.29/1,061.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.98

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