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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.12, 1,584.40 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.12, 1,584.40 and 325.66 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.12 : 1,584.40 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.12/1,584.40 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.12x = 1,584.40 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.12x = 515,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,975.70/1,056.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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