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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.28, 1,583.03 and 507.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.28, 1,583.03 and 507.37 is: 760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.28 : 1,583.03 = 507.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.28/1,583.03 = 507.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.28x = 1,583.03 × 507.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.28x = 803,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,171.48/1,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.38

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