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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.04, 1,585.52 and 408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.04, 1,585.52 and 408.08 is: 612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.04 : 1,585.52 = 408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.04/1,585.52 = 408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.04x = 1,585.52 × 408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.04x = 647,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,019.00/1,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.10

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