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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.23, 1,583.96 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.23, 1,583.96 and 362.72 is: 543.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.23 : 1,583.96 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.23/1,583.96 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.23x = 1,583.96 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.23x = 574,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,526.96/1,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.94

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