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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.34, 1,591.68 and 411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.34, 1,591.68 and 411.91 is: 617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.34 : 1,591.68 = 411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.34/1,591.68 = 411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.34x = 1,591.68 × 411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.34x = 655,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,628.91/1,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.74

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