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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.92, 1,586.32 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.92, 1,586.32 and 408 is: 611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.92 : 1,586.32 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.92/1,586.32 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.92x = 1,586.32 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.92x = 647,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,218.56/1,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.78

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