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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056, 1,584.48 and 709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056, 1,584.48 and 709.52 is: 1,064.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056 : 1,584.48 = 709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056/1,584.48 = 709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056x = 1,584.48 × 709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056x = 1,124,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,220.25/1,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.60

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