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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.64, 1,590.08 and 410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.64, 1,590.08 and 410.44 is: 615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.64 : 1,590.08 = 410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.64/1,590.08 = 410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.64x = 1,590.08 × 410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.64x = 652,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,632.44/1,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.90

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