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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.16, 1,584.28 and 397.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.16, 1,584.28 and 397.97 is: 596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.16 : 1,584.28 = 397.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.16/1,584.28 = 397.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.16x = 1,584.28 × 397.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.16x = 630,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,495.91/1,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.97

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