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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.91, 1,592.25 and 411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.91, 1,592.25 and 411.88 is: 617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.91 : 1,592.25 = 411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.91/1,592.25 = 411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.91x = 1,592.25 × 411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.91x = 655,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,815.93/1,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.58

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