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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.94, 1,590.48 and 645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.94, 1,590.48 and 645.60 is: 966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.94 : 1,590.48 = 645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.94/1,590.48 = 645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.94x = 1,590.48 × 645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.94x = 1,026,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,813.89/1,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.92

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