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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.79, 2,196.13 and 1,060.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.79, 2,196.13 and 1,060.33 is: 1,463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.79 : 2,196.13 = 1,060.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.79/2,196.13 = 1,060.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.79x = 2,196.13 × 1,060.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.79x = 2,328,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,622.52/1,590.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.82

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