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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.77, 1,589.76 and 401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.77, 1,589.76 and 401.51 is: 602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.77 : 1,589.76 = 401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.77/1,589.76 = 401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.77x = 1,589.76 × 401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.77x = 638,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,304.54/1,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.30

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