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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.57, 1,589.22 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.57, 1,589.22 and 409.86 is: 614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.57 : 1,589.22 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.57/1,589.22 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.57x = 1,589.22 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.57x = 651,357.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,357.71/1,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.74

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