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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.22, 1,457.60 and 584.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.22, 1,457.60 and 584.09 is: 806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.22 : 1,457.60 = 584.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.22/1,457.60 = 584.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.22x = 1,457.60 × 584.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.22x = 851,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,370.31/1,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.05

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