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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.91, 1,590.41 and 411.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.91, 1,590.41 and 411.49 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.91 : 1,590.41 = 411.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.91/1,590.41 = 411.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.91x = 1,590.41 × 411.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.91x = 654,440.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,440.83/1,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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