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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.32, 1,592.02 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.32, 1,592.02 and 291.82 is: 437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.32 : 1,592.02 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.32/1,592.02 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.32x = 1,592.02 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.32x = 464,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,573.86/1,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.73

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