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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.05, 1,593.54 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.05, 1,593.54 and 412.56 is: 619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.05 : 1,593.54 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.05/1,593.54 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.05x = 1,593.54 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.05x = 657,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,430.86/1,062.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.02

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