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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.51, 1,582.34 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.51, 1,582.34 and 406.09 is: 608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.51 : 1,582.34 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.51/1,582.34 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.51x = 1,582.34 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.51x = 642,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,564.54/1,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.77

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