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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.73, 1,584.19 and 407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.73, 1,584.19 and 407.92 is: 611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.73 : 1,584.19 = 407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.73/1,584.19 = 407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.73x = 1,584.19 × 407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.73x = 646,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,222.78/1,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.53

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