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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.54, 1,587.06 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.54, 1,587.06 and 408.42 is: 612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.54 : 1,587.06 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.54/1,587.06 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.54x = 1,587.06 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.54x = 648,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,187.05/1,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.92

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