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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.30, 1,592.09 and 411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.30, 1,592.09 and 411.95 is: 617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.30 : 1,592.09 = 411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.30/1,592.09 = 411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.30x = 1,592.09 × 411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.30x = 655,859.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,859.42/1,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.98

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