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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.81, 1,583.94 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.81, 1,583.94 and 406.73 is: 610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.81 : 1,583.94 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.81/1,583.94 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.81x = 1,583.94 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.81x = 644,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,235.92/1,055.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.18

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