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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.78, 1,593.51 and 412.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.78, 1,593.51 and 412.75 is: 618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.78 : 1,593.51 = 412.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.78/1,593.51 = 412.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.78x = 1,593.51 × 412.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.78x = 657,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,721.25/1,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.87

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