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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.13, 1,583.74 and 406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.13, 1,583.74 and 406.41 is: 609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.13 : 1,583.74 = 406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.13/1,583.74 = 406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.13x = 1,583.74 × 406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.13x = 643,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,640.06/1,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.43

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