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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.75, 1,591.53 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.75, 1,591.53 and 411.54 is: 617.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.75 : 1,591.53 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.75/1,591.53 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.75x = 1,591.53 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.75x = 654,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,978.26/1,060.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.47

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