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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.76, 1,587.53 and 408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.76, 1,587.53 and 408.74 is: 612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.76 : 1,587.53 = 408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.76/1,587.53 = 408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.76x = 1,587.53 × 408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.76x = 648,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,877.03/1,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.87

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