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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.17, 1,584.46 and 509.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.17, 1,584.46 and 509.02 is: 763.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.17 : 1,584.46 = 509.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.17/1,584.46 = 509.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.17x = 1,584.46 × 509.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.17x = 806,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,518.50/1,056.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.62

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