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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056, 1,584.72 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056, 1,584.72 and 372 is: 558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056 : 1,584.72 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056/1,584.72 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056x = 1,584.72 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056x = 589,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,515.84/1,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.25

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