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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.24, 1,586.40 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.24, 1,586.40 and 408.40 is: 612.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.24 : 1,586.40 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.24/1,586.40 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.24x = 1,586.40 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.24x = 647,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,885.76/1,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.81

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