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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.77, 2,196.03 and 1,060.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.77, 2,196.03 and 1,060.53 is: 1,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.77 : 2,196.03 = 1,060.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.77/2,196.03 = 1,060.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.77x = 2,196.03 × 1,060.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.77x = 2,328,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,955.70/1,590.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.04

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