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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.27, 1,591.64 and 403.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.27, 1,591.64 and 403.21 is: 604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.27 : 1,591.64 = 403.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.27/1,591.64 = 403.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.27x = 1,591.64 × 403.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.27x = 641,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,765.16/1,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.71

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