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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.16, 1,591.70 and 411.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.16, 1,591.70 and 411.86 is: 617.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.16 : 1,591.70 = 411.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.16/1,591.70 = 411.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.16x = 1,591.70 × 411.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.16x = 655,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,547.54/1,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.77

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