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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.95, 1,593.53 and 412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.95, 1,593.53 and 412.60 is: 619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.95 : 1,593.53 = 412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.95/1,593.53 = 412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.95x = 1,593.53 × 412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.95x = 657,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,480.45/1,061.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.13

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