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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.85, 1,590.23 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.85, 1,590.23 and 411.04 is: 616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.85 : 1,590.23 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.85/1,590.23 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.85x = 1,590.23 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.85x = 653,651.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,651.15/1,059.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.74

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