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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.01, 1,590.59 and 411.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.01, 1,590.59 and 411.39 is: 616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.01 : 1,590.59 = 411.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.01/1,590.59 = 411.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.01x = 1,590.59 × 411.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.01x = 654,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,350.76/1,061.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.72

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