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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.88, 1,588.56 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.88, 1,588.56 and 410.08 is: 614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.88 : 1,588.56 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.88/1,588.56 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.88x = 1,588.56 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.88x = 651,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,436.68/1,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.63

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