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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.46, 1,589.18 and 409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.46, 1,589.18 and 409.74 is: 614.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.46 : 1,589.18 = 409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.46/1,589.18 = 409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.46x = 1,589.18 × 409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.46x = 651,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,150.61/1,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.61

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