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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.06, 1,584.28 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.06, 1,584.28 and 325.48 is: 488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.06 : 1,584.28 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.06/1,584.28 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.06x = 1,584.28 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.06x = 515,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,651.45/1,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.28

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