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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.06, 1,583.73 and 535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.06, 1,583.73 and 535.86 is: 803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.06 : 1,583.73 = 535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.06/1,583.73 = 535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.06x = 1,583.73 × 535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.06x = 848,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,657.56/1,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.61

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