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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.11, 1,589.16 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.11, 1,589.16 and 409.69 is: 614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.11 : 1,589.16 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.11/1,589.16 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.11x = 1,589.16 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.11x = 651,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,060.52/1,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.73

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