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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.15, 1,582.94 and 405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.15, 1,582.94 and 405.88 is: 608.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.15 : 1,582.94 = 405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.15/1,582.94 = 405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.15x = 1,582.94 × 405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.15x = 642,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,483.69/1,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.90

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