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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.38, 1,593.59 and 413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.38, 1,593.59 and 413.39 is: 620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.38 : 1,593.59 = 413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.38/1,593.59 = 413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.38x = 1,593.59 × 413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.38x = 658,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,764.14/1,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.09

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