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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.06, 1,584.96 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.06, 1,584.96 and 431.92 is: 647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.06 : 1,584.96 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.06/1,584.96 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.06x = 1,584.96 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.06x = 684,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,575.92/1,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.62

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