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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.16, 1,584.23 and 363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.16, 1,584.23 and 363.03 is: 544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.16 : 1,584.23 = 363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.16/1,584.23 = 363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.16x = 1,584.23 × 363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.16x = 575,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,123.02/1,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.54

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