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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.70, 1,591.20 and 411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.70, 1,591.20 and 411.50 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.70 : 1,591.20 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.70/1,591.20 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.70x = 1,591.20 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.70x = 654,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,778.80/1,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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