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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.05, 1,592.44 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.05, 1,592.44 and 412.02 is: 617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.05 : 1,592.44 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.05/1,592.44 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.05x = 1,592.44 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.05x = 656,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,116.10/1,062.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.79

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