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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.52, 1,584.66 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.52, 1,584.66 and 624.20 is: 935.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.52 : 1,584.66 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.52/1,584.66 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.52x = 1,584.66 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.52x = 989,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,144.77/1,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.34

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