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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056, 1,584.64 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056, 1,584.64 and 448 is: 672.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056 : 1,584.64 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056/1,584.64 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056x = 1,584.64 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056x = 709,918.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,918.72/1,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.27

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