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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.57, 1,583.78 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.57, 1,583.78 and 407.76 is: 611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.57 : 1,583.78 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.57/1,583.78 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.57x = 1,583.78 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.57x = 645,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,800.09/1,056.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.22

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