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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.61, 1,591.36 and 411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.61, 1,591.36 and 411.80 is: 617.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.61 : 1,591.36 = 411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.61/1,591.36 = 411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.61x = 1,591.36 × 411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.61x = 655,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,313.06/1,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.87

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