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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.84, 1,588.74 and 410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.84, 1,588.74 and 410.42 is: 615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.84 : 1,588.74 = 410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.84/1,588.74 = 410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.84x = 1,588.74 × 410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.84x = 652,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,050.67/1,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.24

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