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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.88, 1,593.70 and 412.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.88, 1,593.70 and 412.85 is: 619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.88 : 1,593.70 = 412.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.88/1,593.70 = 412.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.88x = 1,593.70 × 412.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.88x = 657,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,962.00/1,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.04

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