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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.23, 1,584.95 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.23, 1,584.95 and 408.42 is: 612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.23 : 1,584.95 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.23/1,584.95 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.23x = 1,584.95 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.23x = 647,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,323.24/1,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.28

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