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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.63, 1,590.09 and 410.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.63, 1,590.09 and 410.34 is: 615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.63 : 1,590.09 = 410.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.63/1,590.09 = 410.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.63x = 1,590.09 × 410.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.63x = 652,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,477.53/1,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.76

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