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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.44, 1,586.16 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.44, 1,586.16 and 407.76 is: 611.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.44 : 1,586.16 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.44/1,586.16 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.44x = 1,586.16 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.44x = 646,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,772.60/1,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.64

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