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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.80, 1,584.66 and 407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.80, 1,584.66 and 407.72 is: 611.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.80 : 1,584.66 = 407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.80/1,584.66 = 407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.80x = 1,584.66 × 407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.80x = 646,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,097.58/1,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.37

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