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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.14, 1,582.89 and 508.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.14, 1,582.89 and 508.18 is: 761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.14 : 1,582.89 = 508.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.14/1,582.89 = 508.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.14x = 1,582.89 × 508.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.14x = 804,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,385.13/1,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.63

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