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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.32, 1,589.80 and 410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.32, 1,589.80 and 410.52 is: 615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.32 : 1,589.80 = 410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.32/1,589.80 = 410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.32x = 1,589.80 × 410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.32x = 652,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,644.70/1,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.52

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