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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.24, 1,591.05 and 410.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.24, 1,591.05 and 410.98 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.24 : 1,591.05 = 410.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.24/1,591.05 = 410.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.24x = 1,591.05 × 410.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.24x = 653,883.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,883.49/1,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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