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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.66, 1,591.67 and 484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.66, 1,591.67 and 484.13 is: 725.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.66 : 1,591.67 = 484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.66/1,591.67 = 484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.66x = 1,591.67 × 484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.66x = 770,564.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,564.82/1,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.81

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