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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.54, 1,589.91 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.54, 1,589.91 and 410.32 is: 615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.54 : 1,589.91 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.54/1,589.91 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.54x = 1,589.91 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.54x = 652,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,371.87/1,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.71

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