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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.85, 1,586.70 and 618.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.85, 1,586.70 and 618.55 is: 928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.85 : 1,586.70 = 618.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.85/1,586.70 = 618.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.85x = 1,586.70 × 618.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.85x = 981,453.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,453.29/1,056.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.66

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