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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.59, 1,585.02 and 407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.59, 1,585.02 and 407.51 is: 611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.59 : 1,585.02 = 407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.59/1,585.02 = 407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.59x = 1,585.02 × 407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.59x = 645,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,911.50/1,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.32

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