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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.34, 1,592.09 and 403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.34, 1,592.09 and 403.53 is: 605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.34 : 1,592.09 = 403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.34/1,592.09 = 403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.34x = 1,592.09 × 403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.34x = 642,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,457.59/1,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.33

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