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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.08, 1,589.10 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.08, 1,589.10 and 410.64 is: 615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.08 : 1,589.10 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.08/1,589.10 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.08x = 1,589.10 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.08x = 652,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,548.02/1,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.56

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