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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.04, 1,584.29 and 315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.04, 1,584.29 and 315.71 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.04 : 1,584.29 = 315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.04/1,584.29 = 315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.04x = 1,584.29 × 315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.04x = 500,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,175.41/1,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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