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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.12, 1,590.18 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.12, 1,590.18 and 411.04 is: 616.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.12 : 1,590.18 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.12/1,590.18 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.12x = 1,590.18 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.12x = 653,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,627.59/1,060.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.56

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