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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.52, 1,589.52 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.52, 1,589.52 and 401.68 is: 602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.52 : 1,589.52 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.52/1,589.52 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.52x = 1,589.52 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.52x = 638,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,478.39/1,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.61

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