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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.91, 1,591.32 and 411.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.91, 1,591.32 and 411.61 is: 617.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.91 : 1,591.32 = 411.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.91/1,591.32 = 411.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.91x = 1,591.32 × 411.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.91x = 654,995.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,995.27/1,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.39

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