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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.40, 1,594.52 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.40, 1,594.52 and 413.32 is: 620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.40 : 1,594.52 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.40/1,594.52 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.40x = 1,594.52 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.40x = 659,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,047.01/1,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.34

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