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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.80, 1,590.28 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.80, 1,590.28 and 410.56 is: 616.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.80 : 1,590.28 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.80/1,590.28 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.80x = 1,590.28 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.80x = 652,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,905.36/1,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.06

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