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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.20, 1,588.78 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.20, 1,588.78 and 409.56 is: 614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.20 : 1,588.78 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.20/1,588.78 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.20x = 1,588.78 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.20x = 650,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,700.74/1,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.33

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