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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.75, 1,593.03 and 412.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.75, 1,593.03 and 412.54 is: 618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.75 : 1,593.03 = 412.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.75/1,593.03 = 412.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.75x = 1,593.03 × 412.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.75x = 657,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,180.63/1,061.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.96

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