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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.24, 1,584.83 and 440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.24, 1,584.83 and 440.03 is: 660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.24 : 1,584.83 = 440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.24/1,584.83 = 440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.24x = 1,584.83 × 440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.24x = 697,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,372.74/1,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.24

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