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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.90, 1,589.85 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.90, 1,589.85 and 410.64 is: 615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.90 : 1,589.85 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.90/1,589.85 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.90x = 1,589.85 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.90x = 652,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,851.58/1,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.95

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