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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.29, 1,583.20 and 406.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.29, 1,583.20 and 406.07 is: 609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.29 : 1,583.20 = 406.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.29/1,583.20 = 406.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.29x = 1,583.20 × 406.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.29x = 642,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,887.99/1,055.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.21

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