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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.53, 1,585.07 and 407.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.53, 1,585.07 and 407.09 is: 610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.53 : 1,585.07 = 407.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.53/1,585.07 = 407.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.53x = 1,585.07 × 407.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.53x = 645,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,256.19/1,056.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.73

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