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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.30, 1,591.41 and 412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.30, 1,591.41 and 412.22 is: 618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.30 : 1,591.41 = 412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.30/1,591.41 = 412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.30x = 1,591.41 × 412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.30x = 656,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,011.03/1,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.12

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