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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.44, 1,584 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.44, 1,584 and 406.40 is: 609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.44 : 1,584 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.44/1,584 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.44x = 1,584 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.44x = 643,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,737.60/1,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.35

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