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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.95, 1,589.01 and 620.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.95, 1,589.01 and 620.12 is: 929.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.95 : 1,589.01 = 620.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.95/1,589.01 = 620.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.95x = 1,589.01 × 620.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.95x = 985,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,376.88/1,059.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.64

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