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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.12, 1,593.78 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.12, 1,593.78 and 412.92 is: 619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.12 : 1,593.78 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.12/1,593.78 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.12x = 1,593.78 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.12x = 658,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,103.64/1,062.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.61

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