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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.08, 2,194.95 and 1,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.08, 2,194.95 and 1,060.23 is: 1,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.08 : 2,194.95 = 1,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.08/2,194.95 = 1,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.08x = 2,194.95 × 1,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.08x = 2,327,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,151.84/1,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.62

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