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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.24, 1,584.48 and 624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.24, 1,584.48 and 624.76 is: 936.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.24 : 1,584.48 = 624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.24/1,584.48 = 624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.24x = 1,584.48 × 624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.24x = 989,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,919.72/1,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.32

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