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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.01, 1,591.61 and 411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.01, 1,591.61 and 411.75 is: 617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.01 : 1,591.61 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.01/1,591.61 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.01x = 1,591.61 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.01x = 655,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,343.36/1,061.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.66

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