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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.69, 1,583.52 and 406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.69, 1,583.52 and 406.41 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.69 : 1,583.52 = 406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.69/1,583.52 = 406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.69x = 1,583.52 × 406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.69x = 643,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,550.90/1,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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