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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.88, 1,590.48 and 410.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.88, 1,590.48 and 410.61 is: 616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.88 : 1,590.48 = 410.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.88/1,590.48 = 410.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.88x = 1,590.48 × 410.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.88x = 653,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,066.99/1,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.17

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