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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058, 1,587.48 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058, 1,587.48 and 408.68 is: 613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058 : 1,587.48 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058/1,587.48 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058x = 1,587.48 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058x = 648,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,771.33/1,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.21

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