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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.06, 1,593.15 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.06, 1,593.15 and 412.74 is: 619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.06 : 1,593.15 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.06/1,593.15 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.06x = 1,593.15 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.06x = 657,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,556.73/1,062.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.13

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