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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.25, 1,584.10 and 623.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.25, 1,584.10 and 623.71 is: 935.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.25 : 1,584.10 = 623.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.25/1,584.10 = 623.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.25x = 1,584.10 × 623.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.25x = 988,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,019.01/1,056.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.40

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