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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.10, 1,593.62 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.10, 1,593.62 and 412.88 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.10 : 1,593.62 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.10/1,593.62 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.10x = 1,593.62 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.10x = 657,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,973.83/1,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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