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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.17, 1,589.33 and 410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.17, 1,589.33 and 410.45 is: 615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.17 : 1,589.33 = 410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.17/1,589.33 = 410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.17x = 1,589.33 × 410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.17x = 652,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,330.50/1,060.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.31

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