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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.94, 1,593.33 and 412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.94, 1,593.33 and 412.86 is: 619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.94 : 1,593.33 = 412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.94/1,593.33 = 412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.94x = 1,593.33 × 412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.94x = 657,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,822.22/1,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.45

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