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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.91, 1,593.75 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.91, 1,593.75 and 412.88 is: 619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.91 : 1,593.75 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.91/1,593.75 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.91x = 1,593.75 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.91x = 658,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,027.50/1,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.08

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