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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.10, 1,591.65 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.10, 1,591.65 and 412.29 is: 618.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.10 : 1,591.65 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.10/1,591.65 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.10x = 1,591.65 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.10x = 656,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,221.38/1,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.44

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