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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.36, 1,592.55 and 411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.36, 1,592.55 and 411.95 is: 618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.36 : 1,592.55 = 411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.36/1,592.55 = 411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.36x = 1,592.55 × 411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.36x = 656,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,043.01/1,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.12

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