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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.11, 1,592.63 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.11, 1,592.63 and 541.48 is: 812.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.11 : 1,592.63 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.11/1,592.63 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.11x = 1,592.63 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.11x = 862,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,374.66/1,061.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.71

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