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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.50, 1,592.44 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.50, 1,592.44 and 541.28 is: 812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.50 : 1,592.44 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.50/1,592.44 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.50x = 1,592.44 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.50x = 861,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,955.92/1,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.02

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