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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.15, 1,583.10 and 507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.15, 1,583.10 and 507.98 is: 761.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.15 : 1,583.10 = 507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.15/1,583.10 = 507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.15x = 1,583.10 × 507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.15x = 804,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,175.22/1,056.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.42

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