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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.72, 1,592.26 and 412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.72, 1,592.26 and 412.30 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.72 : 1,592.26 = 412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.72/1,592.26 = 412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.72x = 1,592.26 × 412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.72x = 656,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,488.80/1,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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