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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.24, 1,594.27 and 413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.24, 1,594.27 and 413.43 is: 620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.24 : 1,594.27 = 413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.24/1,594.27 = 413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.24x = 1,594.27 × 413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.24x = 659,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,119.05/1,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.50

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