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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.48, 1,588.17 and 409.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.48, 1,588.17 and 409.67 is: 614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.48 : 1,588.17 = 409.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.48/1,588.17 = 409.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.48x = 1,588.17 × 409.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.48x = 650,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,625.60/1,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.68

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