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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.26, 1,582.96 and 405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.26, 1,582.96 and 405.99 is: 609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.26 : 1,582.96 = 405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.26/1,582.96 = 405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.26x = 1,582.96 × 405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.26x = 642,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,667.86/1,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.02

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