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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.04, 1,457.22 and 583.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.04, 1,457.22 and 583.93 is: 805.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.04 : 1,457.22 = 583.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.04/1,457.22 = 583.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.04x = 1,457.22 × 583.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.04x = 850,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,914.47/1,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.76

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