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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.80, 1,593.32 and 412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.80, 1,593.32 and 412.60 is: 619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.80 : 1,593.32 = 412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.80/1,593.32 = 412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.80x = 1,593.32 × 412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.80x = 657,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,403.83/1,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.14

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