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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.71, 1,591.43 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.71, 1,591.43 and 403.28 is: 604.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.71 : 1,591.43 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.71/1,591.43 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.71x = 1,591.43 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.71x = 641,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,781.92/1,061.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.48

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