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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.43, 1,587.27 and 408.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.43, 1,587.27 and 408.99 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.43 : 1,587.27 = 408.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.43/1,587.27 = 408.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.43x = 1,587.27 × 408.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.43x = 649,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,177.56/1,058.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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