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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.60, 1,588.44 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.60, 1,588.44 and 410.16 is: 614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.60 : 1,588.44 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.60/1,588.44 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.60x = 1,588.44 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.60x = 651,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,514.55/1,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.87

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