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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.87, 1,587.74 and 624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.87, 1,587.74 and 624.33 is: 937.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.87 : 1,587.74 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.87/1,587.74 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.87x = 1,587.74 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.87x = 991,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,270.59/1,056.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.93

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