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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.37, 1,591.65 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.37, 1,591.65 and 436.59 is: 654.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.37 : 1,591.65 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.37/1,591.65 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.37x = 1,591.65 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.37x = 694,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,898.47/1,061.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.72

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