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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.52, 1,586.66 and 408.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.52, 1,586.66 and 408.71 is: 613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.52 : 1,586.66 = 408.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.52/1,586.66 = 408.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.52x = 1,586.66 × 408.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.52x = 648,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,485.73/1,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.21

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