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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.50, 1,591.10 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.50, 1,591.10 and 411.24 is: 617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.50 : 1,591.10 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.50/1,591.10 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.50x = 1,591.10 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.50x = 654,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,323.96/1,060.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.00

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