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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.55, 1,593.01 and 413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.55, 1,593.01 and 413.74 is: 620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.55 : 1,593.01 = 413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.55/1,593.01 = 413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.55x = 1,593.01 × 413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.55x = 659,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,091.96/1,062.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.29

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