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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.74, 1,587.33 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.74, 1,587.33 and 408.54 is: 613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.74 : 1,587.33 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.74/1,587.33 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.74x = 1,587.33 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.74x = 648,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,487.80/1,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.09

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