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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.28, 1,591.92 and 412.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.28, 1,591.92 and 412.01 is: 618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.28 : 1,591.92 = 412.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.28/1,591.92 = 412.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.28x = 1,591.92 × 412.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.28x = 655,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,886.96/1,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.02

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