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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.09, 1,584.14 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.09, 1,584.14 and 362.96 is: 544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.09 : 1,584.14 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.09/1,584.14 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.09x = 1,584.14 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.09x = 574,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,981.69/1,056.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.44

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