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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.50, 1,584.27 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.50, 1,584.27 and 406.76 is: 609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.50 : 1,584.27 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.50/1,584.27 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.50x = 1,584.27 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.50x = 644,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,417.67/1,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.96

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