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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.36, 1,581.76 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.36, 1,581.76 and 405.68 is: 608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.36 : 1,581.76 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.36/1,581.76 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.36x = 1,581.76 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.36x = 641,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,688.40/1,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.03

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