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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.81, 1,591.18 and 411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.81, 1,591.18 and 411.69 is: 617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.81 : 1,591.18 = 411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.81/1,591.18 = 411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.81x = 1,591.18 × 411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.81x = 655,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,072.89/1,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.52

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