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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.69, 1,585.13 and 407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.69, 1,585.13 and 407.07 is: 610.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.69 : 1,585.13 = 407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.69/1,585.13 = 407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.69x = 1,585.13 × 407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.69x = 645,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,256.83/1,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.64

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