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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.13, 1,584.40 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.13, 1,584.40 and 325.67 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.13 : 1,584.40 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.13/1,584.40 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.13x = 1,584.40 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.13x = 515,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,991.55/1,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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