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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.34, 1,589.48 and 410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.34, 1,589.48 and 410.92 is: 615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.34 : 1,589.48 = 410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.34/1,589.48 = 410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.34x = 1,589.48 × 410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.34x = 653,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,149.12/1,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.98

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