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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.10, 1,586.49 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.10, 1,586.49 and 408.68 is: 612.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.10 : 1,586.49 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.10/1,586.49 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.10x = 1,586.49 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.10x = 648,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,363.22/1,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.76

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