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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.94, 1,591.96 and 412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.94, 1,591.96 and 412.52 is: 618.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.94 : 1,591.96 = 412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.94/1,591.96 = 412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.94x = 1,591.96 × 412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.94x = 656,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,715.34/1,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.41

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