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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061, 1,591.52 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061, 1,591.52 and 291.52 is: 437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061 : 1,591.52 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061/1,591.52 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061x = 1,591.52 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061x = 463,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,959.91/1,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.29

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