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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.06, 1,585.56 and 407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.06, 1,585.56 and 407.94 is: 611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.06 : 1,585.56 = 407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.06/1,585.56 = 407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.06x = 1,585.56 × 407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.06x = 646,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,813.35/1,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.90

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