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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.16, 1,589.53 and 410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.16, 1,589.53 and 410.14 is: 614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.16 : 1,589.53 = 410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.16/1,589.53 = 410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.16x = 1,589.53 × 410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.16x = 651,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,929.83/1,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.94

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