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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.08, 1,590.60 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.08, 1,590.60 and 411.64 is: 617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.08 : 1,590.60 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.08/1,590.60 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.08x = 1,590.60 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.08x = 654,754.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,754.58/1,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.06

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