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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.30, 1,592.26 and 540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.30, 1,592.26 and 540.88 is: 811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.30 : 1,592.26 = 540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.30/1,592.26 = 540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.30x = 1,592.26 × 540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.30x = 861,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,216.26/1,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.47

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