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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.56, 1,589.31 and 410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.56, 1,589.31 and 410.44 is: 615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.56 : 1,589.31 = 410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.56/1,589.31 = 410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.56x = 1,589.31 × 410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.56x = 652,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,316.40/1,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.65

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