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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.90, 1,587.38 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.90, 1,587.38 and 410.12 is: 614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.90 : 1,587.38 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.90/1,587.38 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.90x = 1,587.38 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.90x = 651,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,016.29/1,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.80

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