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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.10, 1,590.99 and 411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.10, 1,590.99 and 411.68 is: 617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.10 : 1,590.99 = 411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.10/1,590.99 = 411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.10x = 1,590.99 × 411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.10x = 654,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,970.81/1,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.26

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