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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.46, 1,588.88 and 410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.46, 1,588.88 and 410.04 is: 614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.46 : 1,588.88 = 410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.46/1,588.88 = 410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.46x = 1,588.88 × 410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.46x = 651,504.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,504.36/1,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.94

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