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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.31, 1,589.19 and 410.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.31, 1,589.19 and 410.23 is: 615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.31 : 1,589.19 = 410.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.31/1,589.19 = 410.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.31x = 1,589.19 × 410.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.31x = 651,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,933.41/1,059.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.43

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