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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.09, 1,584.06 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.09, 1,584.06 and 362.73 is: 544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.09 : 1,584.06 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.09/1,584.06 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.09x = 1,584.06 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.09x = 574,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,586.08/1,056.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.07

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