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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.78, 1,588.76 and 410.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.78, 1,588.76 and 410.97 is: 616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.78 : 1,588.76 = 410.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.78/1,588.76 = 410.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.78x = 1,588.76 × 410.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.78x = 652,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,940.45/1,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.11

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