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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.88, 1,585.98 and 624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.88, 1,585.98 and 624.60 is: 934.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.88 : 1,585.98 = 624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.88/1,585.98 = 624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.88x = 1,585.98 × 624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.88x = 990,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,603.11/1,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.64

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