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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.19, 1,592.21 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.19, 1,592.21 and 412.11 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.19 : 1,592.21 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.19/1,592.21 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.19x = 1,592.21 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.19x = 656,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,163.60/1,061.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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