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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.84, 1,584.72 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.84, 1,584.72 and 407.40 is: 610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.84 : 1,584.72 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.84/1,584.72 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.84x = 1,584.72 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.84x = 645,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,614.93/1,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.89

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