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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.66, 1,591.76 and 540.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.66, 1,591.76 and 540.65 is: 810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.66 : 1,591.76 = 540.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.66/1,591.76 = 540.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.66x = 1,591.76 × 540.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.66x = 860,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,580.03/1,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.60

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