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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.94, 1,590.46 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.94, 1,590.46 and 411.52 is: 616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.94 : 1,590.46 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.94/1,590.46 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.94x = 1,590.46 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.94x = 654,506.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,506.10/1,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.91

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