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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.84, 1,593.93 and 413.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.84, 1,593.93 and 413.41 is: 619.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.84 : 1,593.93 = 413.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.84/1,593.93 = 413.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.84x = 1,593.93 × 413.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.84x = 658,946.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,946.60/1,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.99

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