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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.21, 1,592.70 and 412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.21, 1,592.70 and 412.18 is: 618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.21 : 1,592.70 = 412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.21/1,592.70 = 412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.21x = 1,592.70 × 412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.21x = 656,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,477.03/1,062.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.03

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