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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.33, 1,592.60 and 412.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.33, 1,592.60 and 412.61 is: 619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.33 : 1,592.60 = 412.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.33/1,592.60 = 412.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.33x = 1,592.60 × 412.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.33x = 657,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,120.62/1,061.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.15

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