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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.43, 1,590.27 and 410.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.43, 1,590.27 and 410.99 is: 616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.43 : 1,590.27 = 410.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.43/1,590.27 = 410.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.43x = 1,590.27 × 410.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.43x = 653,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,585.07/1,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.34

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