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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.31, 1,591.16 and 411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.31, 1,591.16 and 411.69 is: 617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.31 : 1,591.16 = 411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.31/1,591.16 = 411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.31x = 1,591.16 × 411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.31x = 655,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,062.60/1,061.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.22

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