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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.56, 1,591.60 and 412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.56, 1,591.60 and 412.36 is: 618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.56 : 1,591.60 = 412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.56/1,591.60 = 412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.56x = 1,591.60 × 412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.56x = 656,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,312.18/1,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.25

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