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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.06, 1,588.80 and 409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.06, 1,588.80 and 409.80 is: 614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.06 : 1,588.80 = 409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.06/1,588.80 = 409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.06x = 1,588.80 × 409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.06x = 651,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,090.24/1,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.78

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