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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.66, 1,591.88 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.66, 1,591.88 and 411.64 is: 617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.66 : 1,591.88 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.66/1,591.88 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.66x = 1,591.88 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.66x = 655,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,275.45/1,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.22

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