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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.37, 1,582.88 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.37, 1,582.88 and 406.11 is: 609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.37 : 1,582.88 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.37/1,582.88 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.37x = 1,582.88 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.37x = 642,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,821.37/1,055.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.10

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