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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.25, 1,586.47 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.25, 1,586.47 and 409.44 is: 613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.25 : 1,586.47 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.25/1,586.47 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.25x = 1,586.47 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.25x = 649,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,564.28/1,058.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.81

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