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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.84, 1,583.90 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.84, 1,583.90 and 406.76 is: 610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.84 : 1,583.90 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.84/1,583.90 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.84x = 1,583.90 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.84x = 644,265.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,265.13/1,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.19

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