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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.11, 1,592.76 and 412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.11, 1,592.76 and 412.76 is: 618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.11 : 1,592.76 = 412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.11/1,592.76 = 412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.11x = 1,592.76 × 412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.11x = 657,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,427.62/1,062.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.98

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