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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.24, 1,583.94 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.24, 1,583.94 and 406.56 is: 609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.24 : 1,583.94 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.24/1,583.94 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.24x = 1,583.94 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.24x = 643,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,966.65/1,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.68

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