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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.94, 1,589.91 and 410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.94, 1,589.91 and 410.52 is: 615.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.94 : 1,589.91 = 410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.94/1,589.91 = 410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.94x = 1,589.91 × 410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.94x = 652,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,689.85/1,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.78

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