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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.60, 1,591.30 and 411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.60, 1,591.30 and 411.78 is: 617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.60 : 1,591.30 = 411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.60/1,591.30 = 411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.60x = 1,591.30 × 411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.60x = 655,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,265.51/1,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.83

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