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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.32, 1,585 and 407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.32, 1,585 and 407.92 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.32 : 1,585 = 407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.32/1,585 = 407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.32x = 1,585 × 407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.32x = 646,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,553.20/1,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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